SOLUTION: I'm trying to remember how do to this particular problem: -11 less than equal to 3x - 4 less than equal to -3 Do I start out by adding 4 to both sides so it would be -11 -

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Question 235912: I'm trying to remember how do to this particular problem:
-11 less than equal to 3x - 4 less than equal to -3
Do I start out by adding 4 to both sides
so it would be -11 -4 < x -4 -4 ? am I on the right track?

Thanks for your help!!
Answer by Earlsdon(4900) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You have the right idea but your last line is not correct!
Solve for x:
Add 4 to all three "sides".
Now divide all three sides by 3.