Question

Which of the following represents the inequality shown below when solved for x?

−5x/8>14y/8

A. x>y
B. x<7/8y
C. x< -14/5y
D. x> -5/8y

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Because it just is

Answer 2

Option C.
`x < -(14)/(5)y`

Explanation:

we have

`-(5x)/(8) > (14y)/(8)`

Solve for x

That means ---> isolate the variable x

Multiply by 8 both sides to remove the fractions

`-5x>14y`

Multiply by -1 both sides

Remember that

When you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number, you must reverse the inequality symbol

`5x<-14y`

Divide by 5 both sides

`x < -(14)/(5)y`