Question

What is 2z-5 < 5z - 22

Answer 1

`2z - 5 <5z - 22 \\ 2z - 5z < - 22 + 5 \\ - 3z < - 17 \\ ( - 3z)/( - 3) < ( - 17)/( - 3) \\ z > (17)/(3)`

WHEN YOU MULTIPLY OR DIVIDE BY A NEGATIVE NUMBER THE SIGN

`< >`

CHANGES DIRECTION.

Answer 2

Answer: z < 17/3

Explanation:

2z - 5 < 5z - 22

2z < 5z -17

-3z < -17

z < 17/3