Question

For what values of x would the following be true?
-2(x-3)<4

Answer 1

x > 1

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-2(x - 3) < 4

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Divide -2 on both sides: x - 3 > -2
2. Add 3 to both sides: x > 1

Here we see that any value x greater than 1 would work as a solution to the equation.