Question

What is the solution to the inequality below? -1x + 5 < 20

Answer 1

x>-15

Explanation:

subtract 5 on both sides: -1x<15. Then, divide both sides by (dividing or multiplying by a negative means you have to flip the inequality sign): x>-15.

Answer 2

x < -15

Explanation:

-1x + 5 < 20

- 5 - 5

-1x < 15

/-1 /-1

x < -15