Question

Determine the largest integer value of x in the solution of the following

inequality.
3x-3<-16

Answer 1

x<-13/3

Explanation:

3x-3<-16

Add on both sides by 3

3x-3<-16

+3 +3

Simplify

3x<-13

Divide both sides by the same factor

3x<-13

÷3 ÷3

Cancel terms that are in both the numerator and denominator

x<-13/3