SOLUTION: 5/x+3 is less than -3/x-1 solve algebraically the rational inequality

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Question 235505: 5/x+3 is less than -3/x-1
solve algebraically the rational inequality
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/x+3 is less than -3/x-1
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Cross-multiply to get:
5(x-1) < -3(x+3)
5x-5 < -3x-9
8x < -4
x < -1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.