SOLUTION: Solve: 1) 12b - 8 _< 13b + 9 I have tried this about 4 times and can not figure it out 2) -2x - 10 < -4

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Question 144238: Solve:
1) 12b - 8 _< 13b + 9
I have tried this about 4 times and can not figure it out
2) -2x - 10 < -4

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve:
1) 12b-8+%3C=+13b%2B9 Subtract 12b from both sides of the inequality.
-8+%3C=+b%2B9 Now subtract 9 from both sides.
-17+%3C=+b or b+%3E=+-17
2) -2x-10+%3C+-4 Add 10 to both sides.
-2x+%3C+6 Now divide by -2, and remember to reverse the inequality symbol.
x+%3E+-3