Can you please solve the inequality below and graph the solution on a number line

2(x + 5) 8x – 8

Question

Can you please solve the inequality below and graph the solution on a number line

 2(x + 5) > 8x – 8

anonymous · Answer

1st you distribute the 2 to (x+5)

2x+10 > 8x -8 

next you would subtract 10 on both sides

2x > 8x - 18

then subtract 8x from both sides

-6x > -18 

Now you would divide each side by -6. Remember when you divide by a negative number you have to switch the sign. 

x < -12

anonymous · Answer

Thank you so much! :)

anonymous · Answer

No problem :) Do you know how to put it on the number line?

anonymous · Answer

would the graph have a open circle on -12 shaded to the left?

anonymous · Answer

Yep! :)

anonymous · Answer

Thank you soooo much! :)

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome! :) Glad to help.