Question

Solve the following inequality algebraically.
5x + 3) +8 > 43

Answer 1

• (5x + 3) + 8 > 43

Open the bracket.

• 5x + 3 + 8 > 43

Simplify the LHS.

• 5x + 11 > 43

Subtract 11 both sides.

• 5x + 11 - 11 > 43 - 11
• => 5x > 32

Divide 5 both sides.

• => x > 32/5

The simplified inequality is x > 32/5.