SOLUTION: Can u please help me with this problem..... x:4x < x-9 a. x > 4 b. x < -3 c. x < -9 d. x > 3

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Question 8448: Can u please help me with this problem.....

x:4x < x-9

a. x > 4
b. x < -3
c. x < -9
d. x > 3
Answer by drglass(89) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, subtract x from both sides:
4x - x < x - 9 - x
3x < -9
Divide both sides by 3 to get
3x/3 < -9/3
x < -3