Question

Given 2x + ax - 8 > -13, determine the largest integer value of x when a = -4.

Answer 1

2

Explanation:

a=-4 so 2x-4x-8>-13

-2x-8>-13

times by -1 (negative so flip the sign!)

2x+8<13

2x<5

x<2.5

Integer so 2