Question

Find the solution set of the inequality
5x + 13 > -37.
x ?

Answer 1

X >/ -10 (imagine this is more or equal to symbol lol)

Explanation:

1. subtract 13 from both sides

5x +13-13 >/ -37 -13

2. Simplify

5x >/ -50

3. solve for x (which means divide by 5)

5x/5 >/ -50/5

x>/ -10

Answer 2

x > -10

Explanation:

5x + 13 > -37

subtract 13 from each side:

5x > -50

x > -10