Mathematics - Algebra - Inequalities - Solving linear inequalities - Solving Inequalities
6 steps: (1) Solving inequalities is just like equations EXCEPT: when you multiply or divide by a NEGATIVE number, FLIP the inequality sign. (2) Example: 3x + 5 > 14. Subtract 5: 3x > 9. Divide by 3: x > 3. (No flip needed - divided by positive.) (3) Example: -2x + 4 ≤ 10. Subtract 4: -2x ≤ 6. Divid