Question

Solve for x: -8 < 3x + 1 ≤ 13

Answer 1

Answer:

-3 < x <_4

Step-by-step explanation:

-8 < 3x+1 <_13

First solve for the left side: -8 < 3x + 1

Subtract 1 from each side

-9 < 3x

Divide each side by 3

-3 < x

Solve for the right side: 3x+1 <_13

Subtract 1 from each side

3x <_ 12

Divide each side by 3

x<_4

Put it together for your answer

-3 < x <_4

Answer 2

Answer: If you’re doing algebra, -3<x or x<_4.

Another answer is -3<x<_4