Question

Solve -2.5n + 8.7 > 5.45.

A. n < 1.3
B. n > 1.3
C. n < -5.66
D. n > -5.66

Answer 1

A. n<1.3

-2.5n+8.7>5.45
subtract 8.7 from both sides
-2.5n>-3.25
divide -2.5 from both sides
(since you divided by a negative you flip the sign!!)
n<1.3