Question

Can you Solve -2a - 5 > 3

Answer 1

Answer: a > -4

Explanation:

In order to solve the equation, I'll isolate a.

Given inequality:

`\sf{-2a-5 > 3}`

Add 5 to both sides:

`\sf{-2a > 3+5}`

`\sf{-2a > 8}`

Divide both sides by -2 & flip the inequality sign:

`\sf{a > -4}` {answer}