Solve 5x – 2 > 3x + 11.

We need to solve this inequality to find the value that x could be greater or less than. First, we need to find the smallest positive x value, which is 3x. Then, we minus 3x from both sides, so only one side has an x. Doing this gives  2x - 2 > 11 Now, we need to move all the numbers without an x to the side without the x. Therefore, we add 2 to both sides. Doing this gives 2x > 13 Finally, we need to have the x by itself. Therefore, we need to divide each side by the number in front of the x, which is 2. Doing this gives us x > 6.5 This is the answer.

RM
Answered by Rebecca M. Maths tutor

6359 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Solve x^2 - x - 12


Solve the simultaneous equations: y = x + 6, x^2 + 2y = 9


Expand and simplify 4x(x+3) - (2x-3)2


When (x – 2)^2 + 7 has a minimum value, what is the value of x?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning