Question

Question 1 The solution to 5 - 3x > 35 is either r > -10 or -10 > 2. Which solution is correct? Explain how you know. Edit View Insert Format Format Tools Table 12pt Paragraph BI U AY 2 T?​

Answer 1

x < -10

Explanation:

Given the inequality 5 - 3x > 35

Subtract 5 from both sides

5 - 3x - 5> 35 -5

-3x > 30

Divide both sides by -3

-3x/-3 < 30/-3

x < -10 (note the change is sign)

hence the correct solution is x < -10