Solving

Multi-Step

The process for solving multi-step inequalities is exactly the same as solving multi-step equations. The only difference is when there is a multiplication or division by a negative number, the inequality symbol will switch directions.

Example 1 Solve Multi_1.

Step 1. Multiply both sides of the inequality by 4.

Multi_2


Step 2. Add three to both sides of the inequality.

Multi_3


Step 3. Divide both sides by 2. Since 2 > 0, there is no symbol change.

Multi_4