SOLUTION: 3x + 1 > 2x + 7

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Question 114015: 3x + 1 > 2x + 7
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B1%3E2x%2B7 Start with the given inequality



3x%3E2x%2B7-1Subtract 1 from both sides


3x-2x%3E7-1 Subtract 2x from both sides


x%3E7-1 Combine like terms on the left side


x%3E6 Combine like terms on the right side

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Answer:
So our answer is x%3E6