Question

What is the solution set?

−9.5x−1.5>−30

Answer 1

Add 1.5 to -1.5 and -30 then divide both-9.5x and28.5 by -9.5 to get your answer

Answer 2

remember, when you multiply both sides by a negative number or divide, flip the sign


-9.5x-1.5>-30
add 1.5 to both sides
-9.5x>-28.5
divide both sides by -9.5
don't forget to flip the sign
x<3

the solution set is x<3