For what range of values of x is \( \frac{1}{2}x + \frac{1}{4} > \frac{1}{3}x + \frac{1}{2} \)?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Mathematics - 2010 Subject: General Mathematics

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For what range of values of x is \( \frac{1}{2}x + \frac{1}{4} > \frac{1}{3}x + \frac{1}{2} \)?

Answer Details
1 2 x +  1 4  >  1 3 x +  1 2
Multiply through by through by the LCM of 2, 3 and 4
12 x  1 2 x + 12 x  1 4  > 12 x  1 3 x + 12 x  1 2
6x + 3 > 4x + 6
6x - 4x > 6 - 3
2x > 3
2 x 2  >  3 2
x > 

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