Question

Solve the following inequality for ss. Write your answer in simplest form.
s, plus, 9, is greater than, 10, s, minus, 2
s+9>
10s−2

Answer 1

s + 9 > 10s − 2
Subtract s: 9 > 9s − 2
Add 2: 11 > 9s
Divide by 9: 11/9 > s

So s < 11/9 (or in interval notation: (-∞, 11/9)).