Question

Solve for x:2x + 27 - 4x < - 15

Answer 1

2x+27-4x< -15

Combine like terms

2x-4x+27 < -15

-2x+27 <-15

Subtract 27 from both sides

-2x+27-27 <-15-27

-2x < -42

Divide both sides by -2

-2x/-2 > -42/-2

x > 21