Question

Solve the inequality.

x + 12 < 8 − 3x

A) x < 1
B) x < 2
C) x < −1
D) x < −2

Answer 1

x <-1

Explanation:

x + 12 < 8 − 3x

Add 3x to each side

x+3x + 12 < 8 − 3x+3x

4x+12 < 8

Subtract 12 from each side

4x+12-12 <8-12

4x<-4

Divide each side by 4

4x/4 <-4/4

x <-1