Solve 1/4 x − 3/4 > 5 1/4

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Responses

x>18
x greater than 18

x>21 3/4
x greater than 21 ​Start Fraction 3 over 4 end fraction

x>24
x greater than 24

x>1 1/2

1 answer

To solve the inequality \( \frac{1}{4} x - \frac{3}{4} > 5 \frac{1}{4} \), we first convert \( 5 \frac{1}{4} \) into an improper fraction:

\[ 5 \frac{1}{4} = 5 + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{20}{4} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{21}{4} \]

Now, we rewrite the inequality:

\[ \frac{1}{4} x - \frac{3}{4} > \frac{21}{4} \]

Next, we add \( \frac{3}{4} \) to both sides of the inequality:

\[ \frac{1}{4} x > \frac{21}{4} + \frac{3}{4} \]

Combining the fractions on the right side:

\[ \frac{1}{4} x > \frac{21 + 3}{4} = \frac{24}{4} = 6 \]

Now we multiply both sides by 4 to isolate \( x \):

\[ x > 6 \cdot 4 \]

\[ x > 24 \]

Thus, the solution to the inequality is:

\[ \boxed{x > 24} \]