Question 938984: -3(x+2) < 5x+7 Please I need help with this and the solution as well. Thank you! Found 2 solutions by algebrahouse.com, stanbon:Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! -3(x + 2) < 5x + 7
-3x - 6 < 5x + 7 {used distributive property}
-8x < 13 {subtracted 5x and added 6 to each side}
x > -13/8 {divided each side by -8 and changed the inequality sign since dividing by a negative}
You can put this solution on YOUR website! -3(x+2) < 5x+7
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-3x - 6 < 5x + 7
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Add 3x to both sides::
Subtract 7 from both sides::
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-13 < 8x
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x > -13/8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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