Question

9> -2m + 2 - 3

A) m is greater than -5
B) m is less than 5
C) m is less than -5
D) m is greater than 5

Answer 1

9> -2m + 2 - 3

B) m is less than 5

Answer 2

A

Explanation:

Given

9 > - 2m + 2 - 3, that is

9 > - 2m - 1 ( add 1 to both sides )

10 > - 2m

Divide both sides by - 2, reversing the symbol as a result if dividing by a negative quantity.

- 5 < m , thus

m > - 5 → A