Question

Choose the missing step in the given solution to the inequality −x − 10 > 14 + 2x.

−x − 10 > 14 + 2x
−3x − 10 > 14
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x < −8

Answer 1

Explanation:

-3x - 10 > 14

-3x > 24 (add 10 to both sides)

x < -8 (divide by -3, flip inequality sign)

The missing step is -3x > 24.