How do you solve #2(x + 7)> 6#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-04-12T18:03:20

#x> -4#

Solving an inequality is similar to solving an equation.

#2(x+7)>6#

Divide both sides by 2

#=>x+7>3#

Subtract 7 from both sides:

#=>x+7-7>3-7#

#=>x> -4#

This means that the #x# can be any number greater than #-4#.
And, #x# cannot be equal to #-4# or any number lesser than #-4#.