Question

Solve for x: 4 − (x + 2) < −3(x + 4)

x < −7

x > −7

x < −9

x > −9

Answer 1

4 − (x + 2) < −3(x + 4)

Use your Distributive Property

4 − x - 2 < −3x -12

Now what?

Answer 2

me don't know

Answer 3

That is not good enough. You MUST be able to simplify such algebraic expressions.

Are you SURE you can't simplify this one?

4 - x - 2

Let's see your best work.