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Big Ideas Math Integrated I, 2016

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3. Solving Inequalities Using Multiplication or Division

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Exercise 42 Page 72

Gather all of the variable terms on one side of the equation and all of the constant terms on the other side.

n=1

Practice makes perfect

To solve an equation, we should first gather all of the variable terms on one side and all of the constant terms on the other side using the Properties of Equality. In this case, we will start by adding 3n on both sides.

-3n+2=2n-3

LHS+3n=RHS+3n

-3n+2+3n=2n-3+3n

Add terms

2=5n-3

LHS+3=RHS+3

2+3=5n-3+3

Add terms

5=5n

Rearrange equation

5n=5

Now, we can continue to solve using the Properties of Equality.

5n=5

.LHS /5.=.RHS /5.

5n/5=5/5

Calculate quotient

n=1

The solution to the equation is n=1. We can check our solution by substituting it into the original equation.

-3n+2=2n-3

n= 1

-3( 1)+2=2( 1)-3

Identity Property of Multiplication

-3+2=2-3

Add and subtract terms

- 1=- 1

Since the left-hand side is equal to the right-hand side, our solution is correct.

Subchapter links

Communicate Your Answer p.67

Monitoring Progress p.68-70

Exercises p.71-72