Question

Solve the inequality:
-40 < 2(a + 12).

Answer 1

a> -32

Explanation:

-40 < 2(a +12)

-40 < 2(a) +2(12) (expand)

-40 < 2a +24

-40 -24 < 2a (bring constant to one side)

-64 < 2a (simplify)

2a > -64

a > -64 ÷2

a > -32