Question

Solve for x: -3x + 3 < 6

Answer 1

Answer: x > -1

Steps

-3x + 3 < 6

Subtract 3 from both sides

-3x + 3 - 3 < 6 - 3

Simplify

-3x < 3

Multiply both sides by -1 (reverse the inequality)

( -3x )( -1 ) > 3( -1 )

Simplify

3x > -3

Divide both sides by 3

3x / 3 > -3 / 3

Simplify

x > -1

Answer 2

Answer: x > -1

Steps

-3x + 3 < 6

Subtract 3 from both sides

-3x + 3 - 3 < 6 - 3

Simplify

-3x < 3

Multiply both sides by -1 (reverse the inequality)

( -3x )( -1 ) > 3( -1 )

Simplify

3x > -3

Divide both sides by 3

3x / 3 > -3 / 3

Simplify

x > -1