Question

Solve for x: 5 − (x + 5) > −2(x + 4)

x > −8

x < −8

x > −18

x < −18 @DarkBlueChocobo

Answer 1

just solve it as if it were an equation.
just remember that every time u multiply by a negative number the inequality sign changes, from < to > and viceversa

Answer 2

@DarkBlueChocobo

Answer 3

???...

Answer 4

@helder_edwin

Answer 5

u do know how to solve an equation, right?

Answer 6

forget the ">" and imagine it is an equal sign. so u have
\[ \large 5-(x+5)>-2(x+4) \]
what do u do first?

Answer 7

5 − (x + 5) > −2(x + 4)
5-x-5>-2x-8
-x>-2x-8
2x-x>-8
x>-8