Question

–3 < 2s + 5 < 11

Answer 1

isolate the s in the middle by subtracting 5 and dividing by 2 to all terms..

Answer 2

-1.5 < s <3 is that right?

Answer 3

–3 < 2s + 5 < 11


–3-5 < 2s + 5-5 < 11-5 ... subtract 5 from all sides


-8 < 2s < 6 ... Combine like terms


Did you get this so far?

Answer 4

Oh no I got -1.5 < s < 3 :s

Answer 5

Do you see how I got -8 < 2s < 6 ?

Answer 6

With -8 < 2s < 6 would you divide everything by 2 ?

Answer 7

Yes I did

Answer 8

yes, divide everything by 2 to get???

Answer 9

-4 < s < 3

Answer 10

good, you got it