Question

Which are correct representations of the inequality –3(2x – 5) < 5(2 – x)? Select two options.

x < 5
–6x – 5 < 10 – x
–6x + 15 < 10 – 5x
A number line from negative 3 to 3 in increments of 1. An open circle is at 5 and a bold line starts at 5 and is pointing to the right.
A number line from negative 3 to 3 in increments of 1. An open circle is at negative 5 and a bold line starts at negative 5 and is pointing to the left.

Answer 1

–6x + 15 < 10 – 5x

An open circle is at 5 and a bold line starts at 5 and is pointing to the right.

Explanation:

When you break down -6x + 15 < 10 - 5x, you get x > 5.

Because x is GREATER than 5, when making a number line, there is an open circle on 5 and a bold line pointing to the right.