Question

Solve the following inequality.

-14(x - 5) < -56

A. x > 9
B. x > -1
C. x < -1
D. x < 9

Answer 1

A. x > 9

Explanation:

-14(x - 5) < -56

Divide each side by -14. Remember that flips the inequality

-14/-14(x - 5) > -56/-14

x-5 > 4

Add 5 to each side

x-5+5 > 4+5

x>9