Question 733585
x + -3(x + 3) > = 77


-3 * x = -3x

-3 * 3 = -9

Therefore:

x + -3x - 9 > 77

Combine like terms:

x + -3x = -2x

-2x - 9 > 77

-2x - 9 + 9 > 77 + 9

-2x > 86


-2x/-2 > 86/-2

Answer:

x < -43





Lennox Obuong
Algebra Tutor
Nairobi, Kenya