Question

What is the solution to the following inequality

-8 < 4( 8 - 2x) ?

Answer 1

X < 5, or 5 > X

Explanation:

Open up the parenthesis on the left side

-8 < 32 - 8x

Isolate -8x

- 8 - 32 < -8x
We can rewrite the inequality to make it easier to solve

-8x > -8 - 32

-8x > -40

Now solve for X, keep in mind you must switch the inequality sign when dividing by negatives

x < 5