SOLUTION: I do not understand what to do when you have variables on both sides of the equation. EX. 3w+5/4 = >(greater than or equal to) 2w
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Question 501883: I do not understand what to do when you have variables on both sides of the equation. EX. 3w+5/4 = >(greater than or equal to) 2w Found 2 solutions by Edwin McCravy, solver91311:Answer by Edwin McCravy(20055) (Show Source):
3w + ≧ 2w
Clear of fractions by mutiplying through by 4
12w + 5 ≧ 8w
Subtract 5 from both sides:
12w ≧ 8w - 5
Subtract 8w from both sides:
4w ≧ -5
Divide both sides by 4 (which is positive so it doesn't reverse the
inequality):
w ≧
Edwin
In the first place, you do not have an equation, you have an inequality. The difference in the solution process only arises if you multiply by a negative (in which case you have to reverse the sense of the inequality). Other than that, the processes are the same as solving an equation.
Add to both sides:
Add to both sides:
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
