Table of contents
- 0. Review of Algebra4h 18m
- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 22m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
1. Equations & Inequalities
Linear Inequalities
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Solve the inequality. Express the solution set in interval notation and graph.
31(x+1)≥51(3+2x)
A
(−4,∞)
B
[4,∞)
C
[−4,∞)
D
(−∞,−4]

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Start by distributing the constants in the inequality: \(13(x+1) \geq 15(3+2x)\). This becomes \(13x + 13 \geq 45 + 30x\).
Next, move all terms involving \(x\) to one side of the inequality. Subtract \(13x\) from both sides to get \(13 \geq 45 + 17x\).
Subtract 45 from both sides to isolate the term with \(x\): \(13 - 45 \geq 17x\), which simplifies to \(-32 \geq 17x\).
Divide both sides by 17 to solve for \(x\): \(-\frac{32}{17} \geq x\). This can be rewritten as \(x \leq -\frac{32}{17}\).
Express the solution in interval notation. Since \(x\) is less than or equal to \(-\frac{32}{17}\), the interval is \((-\infty, -\frac{32}{17}]\). The graph of this solution is a line extending to the left from \(-\frac{32}{17}\) with a closed circle at \(-\frac{32}{17}\), indicating that \(-\frac{32}{17}\) is included in the solution set.
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