SOLUTION: Hello I was just hoping someone could help me figure this out. The answer needs to be {x|x>-4} and I'm just not sure if I missing something or what. Thanks! The problem is 2x-1<

Question 870173: Hello I was just hoping someone could help me figure this out. The answer needs to be {x|x>-4} and I'm just not sure if I missing something or what. Thanks!
The problem is 2x-1<5x-13.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given inequality.

Add to both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate . note: Remember, the inequality sign flips when we divide both sides by a negative number.

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is

So you were close, but the 4 should have been positive.
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