Question

Which of the following is a solution for 2b+5<-1 or b-4>-4.

A: -10 D: All Real numbers If you give me the answer, can you explain how you got that so I can understand thank you!

Answer 1

well when given a multiple choice question the easiest thing to do would be to plug the answers back into the question so I would suggest that method. I believe the answer is B because
2(-4)+5<-1
-8+5<-1
-3<-1
5-4>-4
1>-4
c would cause them all to be equal to

Answer 2

but I'm not entirely sure

Answer 3

Okay thank you for the help!

Answer 4

wait http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/inequality-solving.html

Answer 5

i was reading about it since it has been awhile since I've done this xD and i think the answer is C and you would solve it like a normal equation

Answer 6

so2b+5<-1
2b<-6
b>-3
b>0

Answer 7

Oh okay thank you heh.. where do I go to put another question up? I'm new ><

Answer 8

xD Its ok sorry about the first time btw C was my first guess but them i was a bit iff on it
well there should be an ask a question box to the left of the screen in any category you're in
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Answer 9

You can only have one open at a time in each section, so you'll close this, then make a new one! Any other questions?

Answer 10

Ah got it, I don't think so. If I do, I'll ask. Thanks

Answer 11

Ok :)
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