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Question 696999: I'm really stuck on solving inequalities, I was hoping you could help me:
3x-1>5
I don't understand it all.. Help please :(

Found 2 solutions by Afolabyte, Alan3354:
Answer by Afolabyte(4) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x-1>5
3x=5+1
3x=6
divide both side by coeficient of x
3x/3=6/3
x=2
x>2.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x-1>5
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They're the same as equations.
Add1
3x > 6
Divide by 3
x > 2
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Multiplying by a negative number changes the polarity, tho.
eg:
-x > 2
x < -2