Question

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

A. 5 < 6x – 3
B. 3x < 8x – 3
C. 5 < 10x – 3
D. 2 – 2x < 8x

Answer 1

`5 < 6x - 3`

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

I would add 2x to both sides of the inequality:-

5 - 2x + 2x < 8x + 2x - 3

5 < 10x - 3