Solve for x in the equation below by selecting the applicable information in the drop down boxes.

ax-9>39

3 answers

-20<x<5
steps
1. Add 9 to both sides of the inequality:
ax > 48

2. Divide both sides by a (assuming a is positive to prevent changing the direction of the inequality):
x > 48/a

Therefore, x is greater than 48 divided by a.