Question

Solve the compound inequality 3x + 12 < 6 or x – 10 > 5.

Answer 1

The solution to the first inequality is x<-2.

First subtract 12 on both sides to isolate the term 3x.

3x+12-12<6-12

3x<-6

Divide 3 on both sides to find x.

$\frac{3x}{3}$<$\frac{-6}{3}$

x<-2

Answer 2

x< -2 is the answer :)

the steps are:

3x + 12- 12 < 6 - 12

3x < - 6

3x/ 3 < -6/3

x < - 2