Question

Which of the following is an equivalent form of the compound inequality -22 > -5x - 7 -3?

A)-5x - 7 < -22 and -5x - 7 -3
B)-5x - 7 < -22 and -5x - 7 -3
C)-5x - 7 > -22 and -5x - 7 -3
D)-5x > -22 and -7 -3

Answer 1

the equivalent form of the given inequality is obtained by dividing the inequality into two parts. In this case, we are given -22 > -5x - 7 > -3. The two parts are -22 > -5x - 7 and -5x - 7 > -3. The choice that reflects these parts is A)-5x - 7 < -22 and -5x - 7 -3