Question

A solution to the compound inequality 16 > 4 - 3x > -11 is provided below. Choose the statement that is true about the given solution.




16 > 4 - 3x and 4 - 3x > -11

Line 1


12 > -3x and -3x > -15

Line 2


-4 > x and x > 5

Line 3


There is a mistake in line # 1.

There is a mistake in line # 2.

There is a mistake in line # 3.

There are no mistakes, the solution is correct.

Answer 1

Line 3 is having a mistake since when you multiply(divide) with a negative number the sign of the inequality reverses it's direction...