Question

Which Inequality is equivalent to the given inequality?

-4(x + 7) <3(1 - 2)
OA. -73 < 22
OB. -77 > -34
OC. -71 < -34
OD. -70 > 22

Answer 1

`-7x < 22`

Explanation:

Given

`-4(x + 7) <3(x - 2)`

Required

Determine its equivalent

`-4(x + 7) <3(x - 2)`

Start opening the brackets:

`-4x - 28 < 3x - 6`

Collect Like Terms

`-4x - 3x < 28 - 6`

Add and subtract like terms

`-7x < 22`