Question

Which value of x is in the solution set of the following inequality? -3x + 5 less than 17

Answer 1

x>-4

Explanation:

Answer 2

x>-4

Explanation:

-3x+5<17

subtract 5 from both sides

-3x<12

divide 3 from both sides

-x<4

divide by -1

x<-4

when dividing a negative number you flip the sign

x>-4