Question

Solve for x: 3 − (2x − 5) < −4(x + 2)

Answer 1

-4*x + -4*2?

Answer 2

@Cheyenne18 settle both sides of the equations first and then group like terms...

and then if it is necessary to divide the equation with a negative sign, that's the time you will change the direction of the inequality

Answer 3

3 − (2x − 5) < −4(x + 2)
First lets distribute the -4 to the right side of the equation:
3- (2x-5) < -4x-8
Now lets distribute the negative on the left
3-2x+5 < -4x-8
Lets add 2x to both sides
3+5 < -2x-8
Add 8 to both sides
16<-2x
Divide both sides by -2, therefore switch the direction of the sign
-8>x
x<-8