How Do You Solve a Decimal Inequality Using Subtraction?

How Do You Solve a Decimal Inequality Using Subtraction?

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To solve an inequality containing decimals for a variable, focus on isolating that variable on one side of the inequality. In this tutorial, you'll see how to subtract decimals in order to isolate the variable and find the answer to the inequality!

Keywords:

  • decimals
  • inequality
  • using subtraction
  • subtracting
  • variable
  • solve for variable
  • isolate variable

Background Tutorials

  • Decimal Operation Problems

      • How Do You Subtract Decimals?How Do You Subtract Decimals?

      How Do You Subtract Decimals?

      Doing math with paper and pencil can come in real handy, so make sure you're comfortable subtracting decimals by hand. After all, you don't want the calculator to be a crutch!

  • Evaluating Expressions

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

  • Working with Integers

      • What's an Inequality?What's an Inequality?

      What's an Inequality?

      Inequalities come up all the time when you're working algebra problems. In this tutorial you'll learn what an inequality is, and you'll see all the common inequality symbols that you're likely to see :)

Further Exploration

  • Solving Inequalities with Decimals

      • How Do You Solve a Decimal Inequality Using Addition?How Do You Solve a Decimal Inequality Using Addition?

      How Do You Solve a Decimal Inequality Using Addition?

      To solve an inequality containing decimals for a variable, focus on isolating that variable on one side of the inequality. In this tutorial, you'll see how to add decimals in order to isolate the variable and find the answer to the inequality!