Question

Consider the inequality -5(x+7) is less than -10. Write an inequality representing the solution for x.

Answer 1

x > -8

Explanation:

First you distribute the -5 and get

-5x-35 < 10

Then you add 35 to both sides and get

-5x<45

Then dived by NEGATIVE 5 (since it is negative you flip the less than signs to greater than) and get

x> -8