Question

Which value of x is in the solution set of the following inequality -x+8 >6

Answer 1

The answer is 1.

Explanation:

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO MULTIPLY EACH SIDE BY -1!

-X+8>6

-1+8>6

7>6 SEVEN IS GREATER THAN 6

2 IS INCORRECT:

-X+8>6

-2+8>6

WRONG 6>6!!!!!

Answer 2

x < 2

Explanation:

-x+8 >6

Subtract 8 from each side

-x+8-8 >6-8

-x > -2

Multiply by -1. Remember this flips the inequality

x < 2