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Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011 View details

4. Solving Multi-Step Inequalities

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Exercise 41 Page 190

Isolate a by first utilizing the Distributive Property.

a≥0.5

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We can solve inequalities in almost the same way as equations. The only difference is that we need to remember to flip the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative value. For this exercise, distribute 4 on the left-hand side, then simplify the terms to isolate a.

4(a-2)-6a≤-9

Distr

Distribute 4

4a-8-6a≤-9

AddIneq

LHS+8≤RHS+8

4a-6a≤-1

SubTerm

Subtract term

-2a≤-1

DivNegIneq

Divide by -2 and flip inequality sign