SOLUTION: is 2 - x > 17 ==> x

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Question 644578: is 2 - x > 17 ==> x < -15 ?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given inequality.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate . note: Remember, the inequality sign flips when we divide both sides by a negative number.

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is

So you are 100% correct. Nice job.

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SOLUTION: is 2 - x > 17 ==> x < -15 ?