Question

The solution to 5 - 3x > 35 is either x > -10 or -10 > x. Which soultion is correct? Explain how you know.

Answer 1

x < - 10

Explanation:

5 - 3x > 35

-3x > 35 - 5

-3x > 30

Divide both sides by 3

-x > 10

Divide both sides by - 1

x < - 10

The inequality sign will change due to the negative sign.