Question

How do you solve the compound inequality `4x - 6> 14` or `2x - 1< - 5`?

Answer 1

`x<-2` or `x>5`

Explanation:

Solve each part individually:

`4x-6>14\rightarrow 4x>20\rightarrow x>5`

`2x-1<-5\rightarrow2x<-4\rightarrow x<-2`

So the answer is `x<-2` or `x>5`.