Question

Checking my answer..

Which of the following represents the solution of x - 8 < -2?
A. x < 6
B. x > 6
C. x < -10
D. x > -10

I think it is C. correct?

Answer 1

Add 8 to both sides and you get..?

Answer 2

You wouldn't subtract 8 from both sides?

Answer 3

No, you do the opposite~

Answer 4

My answer is A..

Answer 5

There ya go
And btw, just a word of advice, when you MULTIPLY by a negative, the sign flips :)

Answer 6

What happens if you subtract 8 from both sides...

x - 8 < -2
- 8 -8

x -16 < -10

which is no closer to being solved than it was before.

Answer 7

Thanks ^