Question

How would you solve 15 + x ≤ –45

Answer 1

x ≤ -60

Explanation:

15 + x ≤ -45

First step is to get terms on separate sides.

1. Subtract fifteen from both sides

15 + x -15 = x

-45 -15 = -60

x ≤ -60

The less than or equal to sign wouldn't flip since you aren't dividing by a negative number.

Answer: x ≤ -60

Answer 2

`x\le \:-60`

Explanation:

`15+x\le \:-45`

Subtract 15 from both sides:-

`15+x-15\le \:-45-15`

`x\le \:-60`