Question

A solution to the compound inequality 8 > 5 - 3x > -13 is provided below. Choose the statement that is true about the given solution.


8 > 5 - 3x and 5 - 3x > -13

Line 1

3 > -3x and -3x > -18

Line 2

-1< x and x < 6

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

8 > 5 - 3x 5 - 3x > - 13
8 - 5 > -3x -3x > -13 - 5
3 > -3x -3x > -18
-1 < x x < 6

There is no mistake :)