Question

Solve for x: 5 − (x + 5) > −2(x + 4)

x > −8
x < −8
x > −18
x < −18

Answer 1

distribute left bracket by -1 and right side bracket by -2
do you know how do distribute ???

Answer 2

multiply everything which is in bracket by outside number
for example
a(b-c) = ab -ac

Answer 3

oh okay so 5*5(left) and and 2*4 (right)?

Answer 4

not 5 you just have to multiply by -1 \[- (x +5) = -1(x) , -1(5) = ??\]

Answer 5

-5

Answer 6

-1 times x = ??

Answer 7

-1x

Answer 8

yes right now distribute right side by -2