Question

Using the properties of inequality, justify your steps in solving for the variable.

2/3 x + 8 < 14

Keep your answer 2-3 sentences long and simple.

Answer 1

Subtract 8 from both sides (addition/subtraction property) to get (2/3)x < 6. Then multiply both sides by 3/2 (a positive number, so the inequality direction stays the same) to get x < 9.