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Solving 6x<10x+196x < 10x + 19

Solve the multi-step linear inequality 6x<10x+196x < 10x + 19 by collecting the variable terms together.

Step 1 — Collect the variables on the left side: Subtract 10x10x from both sides: 6x10x<196x - 10x < 19 4x<19-4x < 19

Step 2 — Isolate the variable: Divide both sides by 4-4. Because you are dividing by a negative number, the inequality sign must reverse: x>194x > -\frac{19}{4}

Step 3 — Write the solution in interval notation: The solution includes all real numbers strictly greater than 194-\frac{19}{4}, which is written as (194,)(-\frac{19}{4}, \infty).

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