Question

Solve for x 4x-4<8 and 9x+5>23

Answer 1

(i)
`x<3`

(ii)
`x > 2`

Explanation:

`4x - 4 < 8`

Add 4 to both sides of the equation , that is

`4x - 4 + 4 < 8 + 4`

`4x < 12`

divide through by 4

`x<3`

Also

`9x + 5 > 23`

subtract 5 from both sides , that is

`9x > 18`

`x > 2`