Question

Step 1: –10 + 8x < 6x – 4

Step 2: –10 < –2x – 4
Step 3: –6 < –2x
Step 4: ________

What is the final step in solving the inequality –2(5 – 4x) < 6x – 4?

x < –3
x > –3
x < 3
x > 3

Answer 1

Answer: x < 3

Explanation: Once you reach step 3, you divide -2 on both sides. -2x cancels out, and -6 divided by -2 is 3