Question

Determine the largest integer value of x in the solution of the following inequality.

3x + 6 < -16​

Answer 1

-8

Explanation:

3x + 6 < -16​

Subtract 6 from each side

3x + 6-6 < -16-6

3x< -22

Divide by 3

3x/3 < -22/3

x < -7 1/3

The largest value of x is -8

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