Question

What is a correct first step in solving the inequality –4(3 – 5x)≥ –6x + 9?

Answer 1

Distributive property.

Explanation:

-4(3-5x) ≥ -6x + 9 (given)

-12 + 20x ≥ -6x + 9 (distribute)

26x ≥ 21 ( addition property of inequality)

x ≥ 1.24 ( division)

Answer 2

the first step is to distribute the -4 to (3-5x)

Explanation: