Question

Solve the inequality for x. –2x – 3 > 13 A) x < –5 B) x < –8 C) x > –5 D) x > –8

Answer 1

B x<-8

Explanation:

-2x -3> 13

-2x > 13+3

-2x >16

since you will divide both side by a negative number, the operator will change from > to <

-2x /-2 < 16/-2

x<-8