Question

Which of the following is the solution for the inequality below?
3x - 4 < -19

Answer 1

x<-15

Explanation:

you add 4 to each side so its 3x<-15 and then divide 3!

Answer 2

X < -5

Explanation:

3x - 4 < -19

( 3x - 4 ) + 4 < -19 + 4

3x - 4 + 4 < -15

3x < -15

3x/3 < - 15/3

x < - 3.5/3

x < -5