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

Divide each side by -5. Remember to flip the inequality

-5/-5(x+7)>-10/-5

x+7 > 2

Subtract 7 from each side

x+7-7>2-7

x > -5