SOLUTION: 2x-9 <-9 or 2x-9 >7 4 4 How do I solve the compound inequality? I am so confused!

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Question 326544: 2x-9 <-9 or 2x-9 >7
4 4
How do I solve the compound inequality? I am so confused!

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The same way you would eat an elephant. One bite at a time. Start with:



Multiply by 4



Add 9



Multiply by



Now do the other part.



Multiply by 4



Add 9



Multiply by



In interval notation:



John


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