SOLUTION: Please help me with this linear inequality 2k-3/4 < 3 I have tried to multiply both sides by 12 as a lowest common denominator and I am not getting the answer right. I need help

Question 555155: Please help me with this linear inequality 2k-3/4 < 3
I have tried to multiply both sides by 12 as a lowest common denominator and I am not getting the answer right. I need help how how to solve it. I cannot locate a problem like this one in my textbook.
Thank you!
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2k-3/4 < 3

12(2k-3/4) < 12*3

24k - 9 < 36

24k - 9+9 < 36+9

24k < 45

k < 45/24

k < 15/8

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Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2k - 3/4 < 3
multiply both sides by 4, to get rid of the denominator
4(2k) - 3 < 4(3)
8k - 3 < 12
8k < 12 + 3
8k < 15
k <
or
k < 1.875

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