SOLUTION: Solve the inequality. 2x+8<36. Here is how I solved the inequality. 2x+8-8<36-8 2x>28 x<14. Is this correct? Was I suppose to flip the sign? Thanks.

Algebra ->  Absolute-value -> SOLUTION: Solve the inequality. 2x+8<36. Here is how I solved the inequality. 2x+8-8<36-8 2x>28 x<14. Is this correct? Was I suppose to flip the sign? Thanks.      Log On


   

Question 277465: Solve the inequality. 2x+8<36. Here is how I solved the inequality. 2x+8-8<36-8
2x>28 x<14. Is this correct? Was I suppose to flip the sign? Thanks.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+8<36
2x<36-8
2x<28
x<28/2
x<14 ans.
Proof:
Let x=13.9
2*13.9+8<36
27.8+8<36
35.8<36