SOLUTION: -2x < x + 1 < 7 the solution is {xlx??<x<??} Can someone explain this to me again.

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Question 138886: -2x < x + 1 < 7
the solution is {xlx?? Can someone explain this to me again.

Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-2x < x + 1 < 7
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-2x -2x-x<1
-3x<1
x>-1/3 reverse the inequality sign when mult. or div. by a negative number.
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x+1<7
x<6
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-1/3 < x < 6
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Ed

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