Solving a linear inequality: -2x+6 >-1/4x+8

ive been working on this for a few days and i cant get it right i think i get confused with the comparison symbol.

-2x+6 >-1/4x+8


mouse

Try iy with an equal sign:
-2x + 6 = -1/4x + 8

mouse said:

-2x+6 >-1/4x+8

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Does the above mean any of the following?

. . . . .-2x + 6 > -1 / (4x + 8)

. . . . .-2x + 6 > -1 / (4x) + 8

. . . . .-2x + 6 > -(1/4)x + 8

Or does it mean something else?

You mention that you've been working on this exercise "for a few days", which means you should have at least a few attempts to display. When you reply with clarification of what the exercise is, please include one or more of those attempts, so we can see what you're doing.

Thank you!

Eliz.

P.S. Duplicate thread deleted.

stapel said:

Does the above mean any of the following?

. . . . .-2x + 6 > -1 / (4x + 8)

. . . . .-2x + 6 > -1 / (4x) + 8

. . . . .-2x + 6 > -(1/4)x + 8

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Probably the latter, as that is the only "linear" inequality.

morson said:

Probably the latter, as that is the only "linear" inequality.

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Unfortunately, subject lines very frequently are incorrect or entirely unrelated to the posted question. :shock:

I've learned (the hard way) not to assume things based on subject lines.

Eliz.