Question

2 (-3x-4) >16
Solve the inquality for X

Answer 1

x < -4

Explanation:

2(-3x - 4) > 16

Distribute.

-6x - 8 > 16

Add 8 to both sides.

-6x > 24

Divide by -6. When dividing by a negative, flip the sign.

x < -4.

Answer 2

x < -4

Explanation:

2(-3x - 4) > 16

-6x - 8 > 16

-6x > 16 + 8

-6x > 24

-x > 4

x < -4