Question

Solve the compound inequality.
-2x<-4 and x-4<6

Answer 1

4<x<10

Explanation:

-2x<-4

Divide by 2

-x<-4

Divide by -1 (remember if you divide by -1, flip the direction of the sign)

x>4

x-4<6

Add 4 to both sides

x<10

Combine these

4<x<10