SOLUTION: -3(x+10-x/2+3/2<0 Solve for x. I need step by step so I can learn how to do the problem myself.

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Question 678421: -3(x+10-x/2+3/2<0 Solve for x. I need step by step so I can learn how to do the problem myself.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Are you starting with -3%28x%2B10%29-x%2F2%2B3%2F2%3C0?
You have only one parenthesis, so I am guessing as to what the original problem is.
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Multiply the entire equation by 2 to be rid of the fractions
2%28-3%28x%2B10%29%29+-+2%28x%2F2%29+%2B+2%283%2F2%29+%3C+2%280%29
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-6(x+10) - x + 3 < 0
Distribute the -6
-6x - 6(10) - x + 3 < 0
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Combine like terms
-7x -60 + 3 < 0
-7x - 57 < 0
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Isolate the x variable
-7x < 57
Divide both sides by -7 **note sign change for dividing by a negative**
highlight_green%28x+%3E+-57%2F7%29
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