SOLUTION: Please help, Solve for x: -3(x + 1)

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Question 678515: Please help,
Solve for x: -3(x + 1) - x/2 + 3/2 < 0
Found 2 solutions by ReadingBoosters, MathLover1:
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source):
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Distribute the -3
-3x - 3 - x/2 + 3/2 < 0
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Multiply the entire equation by 2 to be rid of the fractions
2(-3x) - 2(3) - 2(x/2) + 2(3/2) < 2(0)
-6x - 6 - x + 3 < 0
-7x - 3 < 0
-7x < 3
Divide both sides by -7 ***note the sign change for dividing by a negative***

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Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source):
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........both sides multiply by to eliminate fraction

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SOLUTION: Please help, Solve for x: -3(x + 1) - x/2 + 3/2 < 0