Question

Which of the following is a solution for 2b + 5 < -1 or b - 4 > -4?
A. -1 < b < -4
B. -4 < b < 5
C. b < -3 or b > 0
D. All Real Numbers

Answer 1

@wio

Answer 2

@SolomonZelman

Answer 3

@mathmate

Answer 4

@jim_thompson5910

Answer 5

Hint: transpose each inequality to eliminate constants on the left hand side. What's left would give you a good clue to the right answer.

Answer 6

confused .-.

Answer 7

Yes, following advice can be confusing-especially if you don't even try.

Answer 8

Did you understand the instructions provided by mathmate, which tells you to use algebra and isolate the variable on the left with the constants on the right.

Answer 9

Give it a try, you have two to do.

Answer 10

Do you understand basic algebra?, If not review the basics before attempting this problem.