Question

– 5x - 6<-1

`- 5x - 6 < - 1`
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Answer 1

x < -1

Explanation:

-5x - 6 < -1

collect like terms

-5x < -1 + 6

-5x < 5

Divide both sides by -5

x < 5/-5

x < -1

Answer 2

x > -1

Explanation:

– 5x - 6<-1

Add 6 to each side

– 5x - 6+6<-1+6

-5x < 5

Divide each side by -5, remember to flip the inequality

-5x/-5 > 5/-5

x > -1