The area of a parallelogram is given by
Now, if we consider the 9.9 inches side as the base, then the height is the one labeled with 5.5 inches.
If instead we choose the 11 inches side as the base, the height is h.
So, we can express the area in this two equivalent ways:
Solving for h, we have
Answer: x < 2
Explanation: To solve for <em>x</em> in this inequality, our goal is the same as it would be if this were an equation, to get <em>x</em> by itself on one side.
Since 3 is being subtracted from <em>x</em>, we add 3
to both sides of the inequality to get <em>x < 2</em>.
Before we graph, write your answer in set notation.
We can write this as {x: x < 2}.
It's important to understand what this means.
This means that any number less than 2 is a solution to this inequality.
I have graphed the inequality for you below.
Start with an open dot on +2.
We use an open dot because +2 is not included as a solution.
Then draw an arrow going to the left.
