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Question 221115: can someone tell me if this statement is true or false when solving for x ,4x+8<12
I came up with x < 1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

4x%2B8%3C12 Start with the given inequality.


4x%3C12-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


4x%3C4 Combine like terms on the right side.


x%3C%284%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


x%3C1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x%3C1 which means that you're correct.