How do you solve 4x + 3> x + 15?

2 Answers
Jun 13, 2017

x>4

Explanation:

Begin by moving like terms onto each side of the inequality, by subtracting x from both sides and subtracting 3 from both sides.

4x+3>x+15

3x>12

Finally, divide by 3 to isolate x.

x>4

This is your final answer.

Jun 13, 2017

Given: 4x + 3> x + 15

Subtract x from both sides:

3x + 3> 15

Subtract 3 from both sides:

3x> 12

Divide both sides by 3:

x > 4