To solve the two inequalities given, let’s break them down one at a time.
Inequality 1:
\[ 4x + 3 < 2x + 5 \]
Step 1: Subtract \(2x\) from both sides: \[ 4x - 2x + 3 < 5 \] \[ 2x + 3 < 5 \]
Step 2: Subtract \(3\) from both sides: \[ 2x < 5 - 3 \] \[ 2x < 2 \]
Step 3: Divide by \(2\): \[ x < 1 \]
Inequality 2:
\[ 6x - 7 \leq 7x + 2 \]
Step 1: Subtract \(6x\) from both sides: \[ -7 \leq 7x - 6x + 2 \] \[ -7 \leq x + 2 \]
Step 2: Subtract \(2\) from both sides: \[ -7 - 2 \leq x \] \[ -9 \leq x \] or equivalently \( x \geq -9 \)
Solution Summary:
- From the first inequality, we have: \( x < 1 \)
- From the second inequality, we have: \( x \geq -9 \)
Combined Solution:
The solution to the compound inequalities is: \[ -9 \leq x < 1 \]
This means that \(x\) can take any value greater than or equal to \(-9\) but less than \(1\).