SOLUTION: I cannot comprehend this question : 3x+1<7 or 7 is less than or equals to 2x -9 (yes this is ONE problem) *i also would like to apologize it would be than or equals to* I did

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Question 834556: I cannot comprehend this question :
3x+1<7 or 7 is less than or equals to 2x -9 (yes this is ONE problem) *i also would like to apologize it would be than or equals to*
I did try and I ended up with x<2.67 and the second would be -1 is less than or equals to x

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x + 1 < 7 <= 2x + 9
subtract 1
3x < 6 <= 2x + 8
Two equations
3x < 6
x < 6/3
x < 2
and rewrite the 2nd one reversing the inequality sign
2x + 8 >= 6
2x >= 6 - 8
2x >= -2
x >= -1