Question

What values of x will satisfy the inequality 4x + 2 > 10?

Answer 1

Answer:

x > 2

Step-by-step explanation:

4x + 2 > 10

Subtract 2  from both sides;

4x > 8

Divide both sides by 4;

x > 2

Answer 2

Answer:

x > 2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Property

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

4x + 2 > 10

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Subtract 2 on both sides:                    4x > 8
2. Divide 4 on both sides:                        x > 2

Here we see that any value x greater than 2 would work as a solution to the inequality.