SOLUTION: solve using addition and multiplication principles 4n - 24(less than or = to)3 (4n + 8) I did not know how to type this < with a line under it so I just wrote it

Algebra.Com
Question 331324: solve using addition and multiplication principles

4n - 24(less than or = to)3 (4n + 8)

I did not know how to type this < with a line under it so I just wrote it out.

Found 2 solutions by vleith, solver91311:
Answer by vleith(2983)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
expand
collect like terms

isolate variable
remember to flip the sign when dividing or multiplyig an inequality by a negative number

see here for a plot
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=4n+-+24+%3C%3D+3+%284n+%2B+8%29

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


For future reference >= means and <= means









Now, when you multiply both sides by you must reverse the sense of the inequality.



John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it


RELATED QUESTIONS

I am not sure how to start this problem or how to finish it. Solve using the... (answered by stanbon)
Solve using the addition and multiplication principles. 6a + 10 ≥ 7a - 1 Solve (answered by user_dude2008)
How can I solve this equation? using the addition and multiplication principles 19<-2c... (answered by plover)
Can someone show me how to solve using the addition and multiplication principles? 2... (answered by MathLover1,stanbon)
Hi guys, this is a proofing type question. There are three parts - I don't know how to (answered by ikleyn)
solve using the addition and multiplication principles. be sure to shoe all of your work (answered by Alan3354)
Solve using addition and multiplication principles.... (answered by jim_thompson5910)
solve using addition and multiplication principles... (answered by ganeshindia)
I am having trouble with the addition and multiplication principles of solving... (answered by Earlsdon)