Q29. - Algebra 2

Question

Solve each inequality. Graph the solution set on number line. 

$-11<-4x+5<13$$-11<-4x+5<13$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Solution of inequality is $4>x>-2$

Solution set on number line is 

Step 1 - Write properties of inequality

Properties of inequalities are written in following table:

Step 2 - Simplify - 11 &#60; - 4 x + 5 &#60; 13

To simplify given inequality, use subtraction and division property of inequalities. Subtract by same number does not change the sign of inequality. Also divide by same negative number reverse the sign of inequality as shown below

$\begin{array}{c}-11-5<-4x+5-5<13-5\\ -16<-4x<8\\ \frac{-16}{-4}>\frac{-4x}{-4}>\frac{8}{-4}\\ 4>x>-2\end{array}$

Step 3 - Graph the solution set

As solution set of the inequality is all real numbers greater than -2  and less than 4

Number line starts from -2  to 4 

Open circle on -2 and 4 shows these points are not included in the solution set