1. The problem is to solve the inequality disregarding those that are strictly greater than or less than $x$. 2. Since the user requests to disregard inequalities of the form $x > a$ or $x < a$, we focus only on equalities or inequalities that are not strict comparisons involving $x$. 3. Without a specific inequality or equation given, the general approach is to identify and exclude any inequalities strictly involving $x > a$ or $x < a$. 4. For example, if given a set of inequalities, remove those with strict inequalities involving $x$ and solve or analyze the remaining ones. 5. This approach helps focus on equalities or non-strict inequalities, simplifying the problem as per the user's instruction. Since no explicit inequality or equation was provided, this is the general method to follow.