Question

Which of the following is equivalent to 7 - 2(x + 2) < -4 - 3(1 - x)?

A. -2x < -17
B. -x < -16
C. -5x < -10
D. 6x < -9

Answer 1

7-2(x+2)<-4-3(1-x)

7-2x-4<-4-3+3x

7-4+4+3<3x+2x

5x>10

-5x<-10

answer: C.