Question

Which is a correct first step in solving 5-2x < 8x – 3?

5< 6x - 3
3x < 8x - 3
5< 10x - 3
02-2x < 8x

Answer 1

The correct first step would be 5<10x-3

Explanation:

To solve an inequality, you need to get all of the x values on one side and the other values on the other. You would need to add 2x on each side first so all of the x values would be together on one side. Next, you should add 3 to each side to get 8<10x, and then divide by 10 to get 0.8<x.