Question

Five less than 3 times a number is

greater than the opposite of 8.
What are the 4 steps to solve this

Answer 1

x>-1

Explanation:

3x-5>-8

3x>-3

x>-1

Answer 2

Explanation:

Start by doing options. 3 times lets say 5 is greater than -8! Now, -5 is 0, but this is still greater than -8.

x is number

3x - 5 > -8