What's 15 + x < - 45

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asked Jan 27, 2024 178k views

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Eklektek · Answer 1 · 2024-02-02T13:08:32+0000

Given inequality :

$\dag\quad\pmb{15 + x < -45}$

To isolate x, subtract 15 from both sides:

$\dag\quad\pmb{x < -45-15}$

$\dag\quad\pmb{x < -60}$

Therefore, according to our calculations, x < -60. Let's take a moment now to check our answer by plugging it into the inequality.

15 + (-60) < -45

15 - 60 < -45

-45 < -45

since LHS = RHS, our answer is correct.