Question

Procedure to solve a linear inequality in one variable.

Answer 1

i)Simplify both sides by removing group symbols and collecting like terms.

ii) Remove fractions (or decimals) by multiplying both sides by an appropriate factor(LC.M. of denominators or a power of 10 in case of decimals).

iii) Isolate all variable terms on one side and all constants on the other side. Collect like terms wherever possible.

¡v)Make the coefficient of the variable 1.

v)Choose the solution set from the replacement set.