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)
4 − (x + 2) = −3(x + 4)
4-x-2=-3x-12
2=x-3x-12
14=-2x
x=-7
replace x with -7 on both sides.
4 − (-7 + 2) < −3(-7+ 4)
5<33
so the answer would be
x<-7