Question

Which is a correct first step in solving 5 - 2x < 8x - 3?

5 < 6x-3
3x < 8x - 3
5 < 10x - 3
2 - 2x < 8x

Answer 1

5< 10x -3

add like terms first

make sure X's are on one side and numbers on the other

Answer 2

5 < 10x - 3

Explanation:

5 - 2x < 8x - 3?

Add 2x to each side

5 - 2x+2x < 8x - 3+2x

5 < 10x - 3