Question

What is the solution to -4x+12<36?

A- x<-6
B- x>-6
C- x>6
D-x<6

Answer 1

B- x > -6

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-4x + 12 < 36

Step 2: Solve for x

1. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 12 on both sides: -4x < 24
2. [Division Property of Equality] Divide -4 on both sides: x > -6