Question

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

2(x + 5) > 8x – 8

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Thank you so much! :)

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

Yep! :)

Answer 6

Thank you soooo much! :)

Answer 7

You're welcome! :) Glad to help.