Mathematics
Mathematics
Problem
Solve . Which of the following describes the solution set? a) b) No real solution c) All real numbers d)Intuitive explanation
This is a linear inequality—you're finding all values of that make the statement true. The key is to simplify the left side by distributing and combining like terms, then isolate using the same moves you'd use for equations. Remember: the inequality sign stays the same when you add, subtract, multiply, or divide by positive numbers, but flips if you multiply or divide by a negative.
Intuitive explanation
This is a linear inequality—you're finding all values of that make the statement true. The key is to simplify the left side by distributing and combining like terms, then isolate using the same moves you'd use for equations. Remember: the inequality sign stays the same when you add, subtract, multiply, or divide by positive numbers, but flips if you multiply or divide by a negative.