SOLUTION: Solve 0.4x+1<1.2x-2 can someone help me Im totally blank on this thank you

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Question 250152: Solve
0.4x+1<1.2x-2
can someone help me Im totally blank on this thank you
Answer by Greenfinch(383) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
0.4x + 1 < 1.2x - 2 add 2 to each side
0.4x + 3 < 1.2x subtract 0.4x from each side
3 < 0.8x multiply by 10/8
30/8 < x
15/4 < x
3 3/4 < x or swap around (remembering to change the direction)
x > 3 3/4