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

a. There is a mistake in line # 1.
b. There is a mistake in line # 2.
c. There is a mistake in line # 3.
d. There are no mistakes, the solution is correct.

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

a. There is a mistake in line # 1.
b. There is a mistake in line # 2.
c. There is a mistake in line # 3.
d. There are no mistakes, the solution is correct.

anonymous · Answer

An inequality is treated the same way as an equation except that when you multiply or divide by a negative, the inequality is reversed.

anonymous · Answer

So the correct answer is c?