Question 1190454
your answer should be x < 6


when x = 5, -3x - 8 = -15 - 8 = -23 which is greater than -26.
when x = 6, -3x - 8 = -18 - 8 = -26 which is equal to -26.
when x = 7, -3x - 8 = -21 - 8 = -29 which is less than -26.


the solution is that x < 6.


it was solved in the following manner.


start with -3x - 8 > -26
x represents the number.
add 8 to both sides to get -3x > -18
divide both sides by -3 to get x < 6
dividing both sides by a negative number reverses the inequality.
x < 6 is your solution.


let me know if you have any questions.
theo