Question

What is the solution to the inequality?

-2(X+3) +5x >9

Answer 1

Answer:
`x>5`

Explanation:

1. You have the following inequality given in the problem:

`-2(x+3)+5x>9`

2. You must solve for x.

3. First, apply the Distributive property:

`-2x-6+5x>9`

4. Now, add the like terms, as following:

`-2x+5x>9+6\\3x>15`

5. The result is:

`x>(15)/(3)\\x>5`