Question

Mr. Choe solved the inequality and his work is shown below. 3x+5≤−1 −5 −5 3x≤−6 ÷3 ÷3 x≥−2 Identify and explain Mr. Choe's error.

Answer 1

x ≤ - 2

Explanation:

Given the inequality :

3x+5≤−1

Subtract 5 from both sides

3x + 5 - 5 ≤ - 1 - 5

3x ≤ - 6

Divide both sides by 3

3x/3 ≤ - 6/3

x ≤ - 2

Mr.Choe's error was that he changed the inequality sign. The inequality sign in this case does not need to be changed.