Question

For each inequality,decide whether the solution is represented by x <2.5 or x > 2.4

Answer 1

1. x < 2.5

2. x > 2.5

Explanation:

1. -4x + 5 > - 5

- 5 - 5

-4x > -10

/-4 /-4

x < 2.5

2. -25 > -5(x+2.5)

-25 > -5x - 13.5

+ 13.5 + 13.5

11.5 > -5x

/-5 /-5

2.5 < x or x > 2.5

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