Question

Step 1: –10 + 8x < 6x – 4

Step 2: –10 < –2x – 4
Step 3: –6 < –2x
Step 4: ________

What is the final step in solving the inequality –2(5 – 4x) < 6x – 4?

x < –3
x > –3
x < 3
x > 3

Answer 1

Hello!

-10 + 8x < 6x - 4

-10 < -2x - 4

-6 < -2x

3 < x

-2(5 - 4x) < 6x - 4

-10 + 8x < 6x - 4

8x - 6x < -4 + 10

2x < 6

x < 3