Question

Consider the inequality-5(x+7)<-10 write an inequality representing the solution for x

Answer 1

x > -5

Explanation:

-5(x + 7) < -10 use the distributive property a(b + c) = ab + ac

(-5)(x) + (-5)(7) < -10

-5x - 35 < -10 add 35 to both sides

-5x < 25 change the signs

5x > - 25 divide both sides by 5

x > -5