Question

-2x+3 > x +24

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Answer 1

Hello!

You can solve this algebraically

-2x + 3 > x + 24

Subtract x from both sides

-3x + 3 > 24

Subtract 3 from both sides

-3x > 21

Divide both sides by -3

Since you divided by a negative you flip the sign

x < -7

The answer is x < -7 or any number that is greater than -7

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

- 2x + 3 > x + 24

First we must get all variables on the same side and constants on the opposite side. To do so we subtract x from the right and the left. Then subtract 3 from both sides as well.

- 2x - x > 24 - 3

Now we combine like terms:

- 3x > 21

We must isolate the variable x. In order to do so, we divide both sides by - 3. When you divide by a negative number, you must also flip the inequality so the greater than becomes a less than.

x < 21 / - 3

x < - 7 is your answer.