How do you solve and graph $–6b>42$ or $4b>–4$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2017-07-11T17:14:22

No solution

First inequality is -6b>42 which on simplification becomes b<-7

The other inequality on simplification is b>-1. These can be graphed, on the number line as shown below:

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As is evident from the graph, there is no point which is common to both inequalities. Hence thee is no solution.

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