2.   Clear the parentheses using distribution  Combine variable terms  To keep from having to multiply or divide by a negative number, make sure the final variable term has a positive coefficient  Add/subtract to get constant term isolated  Multiply/divide to isolate the variable  If you multiply or divide by a negative number, you must flip the inequality sign Inequalities are solved for x using the same steps as equations.

3.   For final numeric solutions to match the direction of the graphic solution, the variable should be on the left side of the inequality.  ‘Flip’ the inequality if needed, but make sure to keep the correct order of the inequality. Inequalities are solved for x using the same steps as equations.

4.   Solutions can be written:  Verbally  x greater than three  Symbolically  x > 3  Graphically .. Inequalities are solved for x using the same steps as equations.

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