To solve the inequality \( 3x + 41 > 56 \), we'll follow these steps:
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Subtract 41 from both sides: \[ 3x + 41 - 41 > 56 - 41 \] \[ 3x > 15 \]
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Divide both sides by 3: \[ \frac{3x}{3} > \frac{15}{3} \] \[ x > 5 \]
So, the solution to the inequality is \( x > 5 \).
Inequality Notation:
\( x > 5 \)
Number Line:
To graph this solution on a number line:
- Draw a number line.
- Place an open circle on the number 5 to indicate that 5 is not included in the solution (since it's greater than, not greater than or equal to).
- Shade to the right of the open circle to indicate all numbers greater than 5.
This visually represents that the solution includes all values greater than 5.