Question

Which of the following values are solutions to the inequality 3 -

2x < -10?
I. – 2
II. 2.
III. 10
None
I only
Submit Answer
II only
III only
I and II
I and III
II and III
I. II and III

Answer 1

None

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

2x < -10

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Divide 2 on both sides: x < -5

Here we see that any value x smaller than -5 would work as a solution.

Step 3: Identify

Answer choices.

I. -2

II. 2

III. 10

We see that none of these numbers are less than -5. Therefore, non of the answer choices are correct.