Question

Solve for x: 5 - (x + 5) > -2(x + 4)

Answer 1

x: 5 - (x + 5) > -2(x + 4). x>-8

Explanation:

5-x-5>-2x-8

x>-8

Answer 2

x> -8

Explanation:

5 - (x +5) > -2(x + 4) Distributive Property

5 -x -5 > -2x -8 Combine like terms

-x > -2x - 8 Add 2x to both sides

x > -8