SOLUTION: Can someone help me with this please? I greatly appreciate the help. <i>Solve the rational inequality</i> {{{(3x-1)/(x-8)-4<0}}}

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Question 333716: Can someone help me with this please? I greatly appreciate the help.
Solve the rational inequality
%283x-1%29%2F%28x-8%29-4%3C0
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!




You have two denominators, and , so the LCD is

Apply the LCD:



Multiply both sides by



Distribute the 4, collect like terms, and solve the resulting single variable linear inequality. Don't forget to reverse the sense of the inequality if you multiply by a negative number.

Oh, and by the way, ALL CAPS is the electronic equivalent of shouting. It is both annoying and rude. Thanks for not doing it any more.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it