Question

What is the solution set of -11 > 1 + a ?

a > -10
a -12

Answer 1

a < -12

Explanation:

Answer 2

a < -12

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-11 > 1 + a

Step 2: Solve for a

1. Subtract 1 on both sides: -12 > a
2. Rewrite: a < -12

Here we see that any value a smaller than -12 would work as a solution to the inequality.