Solve the equation and inequality for x, assuming a > 0.(2 points)

Question

a) ax+15=44 Solution:
b) ax−44<15 Solution:

Answer 1

a) ax + 15 = 44
Subtract 15 from both sides:
ax = 29
Divide both sides by a:
x = 29/a

b) ax - 44 < 15
Add 44 to both sides:
ax < 59
Divide both sides by a (since a > 0):
x < 59/a