Question

solve for x: 3-(2x-5) < -4(x+2)

Answer 1

First step distribute 3 and -4

Answer 2

Okay I got that it would be 1x and 8 , then -4x and -2 step 2 ?

Answer 3

I apologize u r supposed to distribute - not 3 =0

Answer 4

OKay im guessing that would be the same numbers 2x and 5

Answer 5

U will get 3-2x+5 < -4x-8
3+5-2x < -4x-8
Can u solve from there?

Answer 6

x < −3

Answer 7

or is it vise versa ?

Answer 8

Umm. Lets solve it together
3+5-2x < -4x-8
8+8-2x < -4x-8-8
-2x+4x < -4x+4x -16
2x/2 < -16/2
X< -8 :) do u have options?

Answer 9

Oh okay thanks a lot I mustve subtracted wrong and yea that's one of my options

Answer 10

Great and my pleasure! :D