SOLUTION: Solve the inequality, and express the solutions in terms of intervals whenever possible: 3x - 2 > 18

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Question 214692: Solve the inequality, and express the solutions in terms of intervals whenever possible: 3x - 2 > 18

Answer by jim_thompson5910(21667) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+-+2+%3E+18 Start with the given inequality.


3x%3E+18%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


3x%3E+20 Add


x%3E+20%2F3 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate 'x'


So the solution is x%3E+20%2F3 which in interval notation is