Question

Solve for x: 3 − (2x − 5) < −4(x + 2)

Answer 1

3 - (2x - 5) < -4(x + 2) -- distribute through the parenthesis
3 - 2x + 5 < -4x - 8 -- combine like terms
8 - 2x < -4x - 8 -- add 4x to both sides
8 - 2x + 4x < -8 -- subtract 8 from both sides
-2x + 4x < - 8 - 8 -- combine like terms
2x < -16 -- divide both sides by 2
x < -16/2
x < -8