Question

Solve for x: 5 − (x + 5) > −2(x + 4)
Help for a medal?

Answer 1

OKAY, Your first step would be to Distrubute that negative. and the -2.

Answer 2

How do I do that? I am very rusty when it comes to distributive property.

Answer 3

x >-8

Answer 4

Okay, well you take the -, and multiply it by each number within the parenthesis.

Answer 5

What are your answer choices?

Answer 6

x > -8
x < -8
x > -18
x < -18

Answer 7

it's the first one

Answer 8

Can you tell me how you got it?

Answer 9

Well, once you distribute, you will have 5-x-5>-2x-8.

Answer 10

And then you subtract the 5 to both sides?

Answer 11

Nope, you have to combine your like terms. so on the left, you would do 5-5, which is just 0 and your left with -x>-2x-8. You have to add your 2x to both sides, and you will have x>-8. (:

Answer 12

Ohhhhhh

Answer 13

I see now. Can't believe I forgot this stuff. Thank you for the help again.

Answer 14

Your welcome c: