SOLUTION: 3x+4 is less than or equal to 31 I have no idea how to solve multi step inequalities I would appeciate a thorough explanation, thank you morgan

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Question 561370: 3x+4 is less than or equal to 31
I have no idea how to solve multi step inequalities I would appeciate a thorough explanation, thank you morgan
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B4%3C=31 Start with the given inequality.


3x%3C=31-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


3x%3C=27 Combine like terms on the right side.


x%3C=%2827%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x%3C=9 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x%3C=9
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