Question

Which is a correct first step in solving the inequality -4(2x - 1) > 5 - 3x?

O Distribute -4 to get -8x + 4 > 5 - 3x.
Distribute -4 to get -8x - 1 > 5 - 3x.
Subtract 2x from both sides of the inequality.
Add 1 to both sides of
the inequality.

Answer 1

Distribute -4 to get -8x + 4 > 5 - 3x

Explanation:

-4(2x - 1) > 5 - 3x, distribute -4 over (2x-1)

(-4)(2x) +(- 1)(-4) > 5 - 3x

-8x +4 > 5 -3x

Answer 2

Distribute -4 to get -8x + 4 > 5 - 3x.

Explanation:

Order of operations