Question

Solve the following inequality.
2x + 2(x+5) <+4(8 – 20)

Answer 1

x <-14.5

Explanation:

2x + 2(x+5) <+4(8 – 20)

Distribute

2x+2x+10 < 4 (-12)

4x +10 < -48

Subtract 10 from each side

4x+10-10 <-48-10

4x< -58

Divide each side by 4

4x/4 < -58/4

x <-14.5