Question

Solve for x: 5 − (x + 5) > −2(x + 4)

Answer 1

\[ 5 − (x + 5) > −2(x + 4) \] distribute first
\[5-x-5>-2x-8\] combine like terms
\[-x>-2x-8\] then solve

Answer 2

add \(2x\) to both sides and you are done