SOLUTION: 1.) k+1/2 < k/4+2 When solved the inequality k was = to 0, so the variable was 0!

Question 75680This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: 1.) k+1/2 < k/4+2 When solved the inequality k was = to 0, so the variable was 0! This question is from textbook Algebra 1

Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Multiply both sides by 4 (this is the LCD). This clears any denominators

Subtract k from both sides
Subtract 2 from both sides
Divide both sides by 3. This is your solution set
If you want the answer in interval notation it is:

I'm not sure where you got an answer of 0 from, so double check your steps or tell me if I translated something wrong.

Check:
To test our solution set, pick any number that is less than 2 and plug it into k
Let k=1

works.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
k+(1/2) <(k/4)+2
Multiply both sides by 4 to get:
4k+2 < k+8
3k<6
k<2
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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