Question

The solution to 5 − 3x > 35 is either x > -10 or - 10 > x.

Answer 1

x < -10

Explanation:

5 − 3x > 35

Subtract 5 from each side

5-5 − 3x > 35-5

-3x > 30

Divide each side by -3, remembering to flip the inequality since we are dividing by a negative

-3x/-3 < 30/-3

x < -10