Question

Solve the inequality for x.

–2x – 4 > –64
A) x < 30
B) x < 34
C) x > 30
D) x > 34

Answer 1

the answer is x<30

Explanation:

-2x>-64+4

-2x > -60

x < 30

the sign changed because you dived with minus

Answer 2

the answer is x<30

Explanation:

add 4 to both sides

divide both sides by -2

the negative sign changes the sign from > to <