Solve one-step linear inequalities
A statement involving a variable and a sign of inequality (viz. < , ≤ , > or ≥) is called an
inequality. A statement of inequality between two expressions consisting of a single variable, say x, of highest power 1, is called a
linear inequality in one variable. It is ussually written in any of the following forms:
ax+b<0
ax+b>0
ax+b≥0
ax+b≤0
where a ≠ 0;
Linear inequalities are solved much the same way as linear equations are solved, with one important exception: when multiplying or dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number, the inequality sign must be reversed.
Solve for x
<\;3\;\Rightarrow\;x\;<\;3\;-\;5\;\Rightarrow\;x\;<\;-2\; align='absmiddle'>
<\;-2\;\}\;\text{=}\;\(-\infty,-2) align='absmiddle'>
