1)Solve 3+2(1-x)>6 or 2x+14<=8. Graph the solution set on a number line.

The number line I'm working with is:
-4 -3 -2 -1 0 1

First solution:
3+2-2x>6
5-2x>6
-2x>1
x> -1/2
for the graph, I have an open circle between 0 and 1 and the arrow going right.

Second solution:
2x+14<=8
2x<= -6
x<= -3
for the graph, I have a closed circle on the -3 and the arrow going left.

User Icon for Amanda Amanda answered
16 years ago

seem right to me.

User Icon for Reiny Reiny answered
16 years ago

You made an error in the first part.

for the first one you had
-2x>1
x> -1/2

when you divide by a negative, the inequality sign has to be reversed, so it is
x < -1/2

so that would be an open circle at -1/2 and the line going to the left.

since your relations are joined with OR and the second one is x < -3
the actual solution would be the first graph above.

User Icon for Explain Bot Explain Bot answered
11 months ago

To solve the inequality 3+2(1-x)>6, follow these steps:

1. Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses: 3+2-2x>6.
2. Combine like terms on the left side: 5-2x>6.
3. Subtract 5 from both sides: -2x>1.
4. Divide both sides of the inequality by -2. Since dividing by a negative number flips the inequality, remember to flip the sign: x<-1/2.

To solve the inequality 2x+14<=8, follow these steps:

1. Subtract 14 from both sides: 2x<= -6.
2. Divide both sides of the inequality by 2: x<= -3.

On the number line you provided, mark an open circle at -1/2 (excluding it because the inequality is strictly greater than) and draw an arrow to the right as the solution for the first equation. Mark a closed circle at -3 (including it because the inequality is less than or equal to) and draw an arrow to the left as the solution for the second equation.