Question

-2x -8 < 6
what is the answer to this

Answer 1

x > -7

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-2x - 8 < 6

Step 2: Solve for x

1. [Addition Property of Equality] Add 8 on both sides: -2x < 14
2. [Division Property of Equality] Divide -2 on both sides: x > -7

Here we see that any value x greater than -7 would work as a solution to the inequality.