Question

Solve the following inequality -3m + 18 < 3

Answer 1

Answer: m > 5

Explanation:

Answer 2

m ? 5

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 Inequality

-3m + 18 < 3

Step 2: Solve for m

1. Subtract 18 on both sides: -3m < -15
2. Divide -3 on both sides: m > 5

Here we see that any number m greater than 5 would work as a solution to the inequality.