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How do you solve #1/2x > 22#?

Answer 1

#x>44#

Treat the inequality sign as an equals sign so you can isolate the variable. Multiply both sides by #2# so #x# is isolated.

#1/2*2*x>22*2#

#x>44#

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Answer 2

Eli Assouline

#x>44#

#"multiply both sides by 2"#

#cancel(2)xxx/cancel(2)>2xx22#

#rArrx>44" is the solution"#

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Answer 3

Eli Assouline

To solve ( \frac{1}{2}x > 22 ), you would multiply both sides of the inequality by 2 to eliminate the fraction. This gives you ( x > 44 ). So the solution is ( x ) is greater than 44.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.

How do you solve #1/2x &gt; 22#?

How do you solve #1/2x > 22#?