SOLUTION: Please help solve. The problem is: Solve for x. Collect x's on the LEFT side. The solution should be presented with x first, the correct inequality symbol, then the number. x +

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Question 81007: Please help solve. The problem is: Solve for x. Collect x's on the LEFT side. The solution should be presented with x first, the correct inequality symbol, then the number.
x + 4 – 8x – 1 > 3(x – 2)

My work?
x - 8x + 4 –1 ³ 3x –6
7x + 3 3x – 6
7x + 3 –3 ³ 3x –6 –3
7x 3x – 9 lost???
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + 4 – 8x – 1 > 3(x – 2)
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-7x+3 > 3x-6
-10x>-9
Now, dividing by a negative reverses the inequality: so you get:
x < 9/10
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Cheers,
Stan H.