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

hint: dividing each side by a negative value reverses the inequality

Answer 2

does that help?

Answer 3

hmm.. not really

Answer 4

eg

-2x < -12
divide both sides by -2:

x > 6

Answer 5

line2?

Answer 6

note -14 < -12

Answer 7

no

Answer 8

no mistakes
?

Answer 9

in which line does the division by negatve take place

Answer 10

line 3

Answer 11

ohhh! i didnt see that thx!

Answer 12

12 > -3x
divide bt -3:
-4 < x

Answer 13

yw