(4x - 2) - (6x + 9) < 4 Use the Distributive Property 2x - 1 - 4x + 6 < 4 Combine like terms (-1 and 6) 2x + 5 - 4x < 4 Combine (2x and -4x) -2x + 5 < 4 Subtract 5 from both sides -2x < -1 Divide both sides by -2, don't forget to flip the inequality sign after dividing by a negative x >