Question

If x+1<3x+5, what is the value of 'x'
HELP PLEASE!

Answer 1

x>-2

Answer 2

thank you :)

Answer 3

Are you just looking for direct answers? Do you think step by step explanation would benefit you more so that you vcan confidently do these yourself?

Answer 4

I think a step by step explanation would be good :)

Answer 5

x+1<3x+5
Subtract x from both sides giving ...

1<2x+5
Subtract 5 from both sides giving ...

-4<2x
Dived by 2 on both sides giving ...


-2<x

Answer 6

@gianfranco: when you divide by a negative you have to remember and change the sign of the in equation

Answer 7

Phillip If you check back, I did not divide by a negative, I divided by 2. My answer is correct.