Inequality Solver

Solve one-variable linear inequalities in the form ax + b ? c and see when the inequality sign flips.

This solves inequalities in the form ax + b ? c, where ? is one of <, ≤, >, ≥.

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Privacy: calculations run locally in your browser. No inequality values are stored or transmitted.

How it works

Rearrangement:
ax + b ? c
ax ? c − b
Divide by a. If a < 0, reverse the inequality.

Examples

  • 2x + 3 < 11x < 4
  • -2x + 3 < 11x > -4 (sign flips)

FAQ

  • What kind of inequalities does this tool solve?

    This tool solves one-variable linear inequalities in the form ax + b ? c, where ? can be <, ≤, >, or ≥.

  • Why does the inequality sign sometimes flip?

    When you divide or multiply both sides by a negative number, the inequality direction must reverse.

  • What happens if a = 0?

    Then the inequality no longer depends on x. It becomes either always true or never true depending on b and c.

  • Are calculations stored?

    No. Everything runs locally in your browser.

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