Question

Solve the inequality.-5x + 15 > 55

Answer 1

x < -8

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the inequality

`-5x+15>55`

First, add 5x to both sides.

`\begin{gathered} -5x+5x+15>55+5x \\ 15>55+5x \end{gathered}`

Next, subtract 55 from both sides.

`\begin{gathered} 15-55>55-55+5x \\ -40>5x \end{gathered}`

Finally, divide both sides by 5

`\begin{gathered} -(40)/(5)>(5x)/(5) \\ -8>x \\ \implies x<-8 \end{gathered}`