Question

Which number line represents the solution set for the inequality 3(8 – 4x) < 6(x – 5)?

A number line from negative 5 to 5 in increments of 1. An open circle is at 3 and a bold line starts at 3 and is pointing to the left.
A number line from negative 5 to 5 in increments of 1. An open circle is at 3 and a bold line starts at 3 and is pointing to the right.
A number line from negative 5 to 5 in increments of 1. An open circle is at negative 3 and a bold line starts at negative 3 and is pointing to the left.
A number line from negative 5 to 5 in increments of 1. An open circle is at negative 3 and a bold line starts at negative 3 and is pointing to the right.

Answer 1

3 < x

Explanation:

3(8 – 4x) < 6(x – 5)

Divide each side by 3

3/3(8 – 4x) < 6/3(x – 5)

(8 – 4x) < 2(x – 5)

Distribute

8-4x < 2x-10

Add 4x to each side

8-4x+4x < 2x-10+4x

8 < 6x-10

Add 10 to each side

8+10 < 6x-10+10

18 < 6x

Divide by 6

18/6 < 6x/6

3 < x