Solve 3x + 14 < 10x – 28 for x. ?

Answer 1

1) Combine like terms:

3x - 10x &lt; -28 - 14

2) Subtract:

-7x &lt; -42

3) Divide 7 on both sides. Remember that when dividing within inequalities, the sign switches sides.

x &gt; -42/-7

4) Divide and negatives cancel out:

x &gt; 6

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Answer 2

subtract 3x from each side.

14 &lt; 7x -28

7x-28 &gt; 14

7x &gt; 42

x &gt; 6

ANSWER

Answer 3

3x + 14 &lt; 10x – 28

Subtract 3x from both sides:

14 &lt; 7x - 28

Add 28 to both sides:

42 &lt; 7x

Divide by 7:

6 &lt; x

x &gt; 6

Answer 4

x&gt;6