Question

Solve for x: 3 − (2x − 5) < −4(x + 2)

x < −8

x > −8

x < −3

x > −3

Answer 1

3 − (2x − 5) < −4(x + 2)
3 - 2x + 5 < -4x - 8
8 - 2x < -4x - 8
Isolate x:
add 4x to both sides. Then subtract 8 from both sides. solve for x.

Answer 2

-2

Answer 3

the 8 cancels out

Answer 4

8 - 2x < -4x - 8
Add 4x to both sides:
8 + 2x < -8
subtract 8 from both sides:
2x < -16
divide by 2
x < -8

Answer 5

oh i forgot the negative sign

Answer 6

thank you:))