Question

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

Answer 1

x<2

Explanation:

-x+8>6

-x>6-8

-x>-2 (flip the sign)

x<2

Answer 2

x < 2

Explanation:

-x+8>6

Subtract 8 from each side

-x+8-8>6-8

-x > -2

Divide each side by -1. Remember to flip the inequality

-x/-1 < -2/-1

x < 2