Question

Solve for x: 3 − (2x − 5) < −4(x + 2)

x < −8
x > −8
x < −3
x > −3

Answer 1

A. x < -8 (first option)

Explanation:

`3 - (2x - 5) < - 4(x + 2)`

`3 - 2x + 5 < - 4x - 8`

`8 - 2x < - 4x - 8`

`- 2x + 4x < - 8 - 8`

`2x < - 16`

`\boxed{\green{x < - 8}}`