32.2k views
1 vote
Which of the following is the solution to the inequality below?

-3 (x -3) > 5 - 5x

A) x > -2
B) x > -1/2
C) x < 2
D) x < - 1/2

2 Answers

6 votes

Answer:

A. x > -2.

Explanation:

-3 (x -3) > 5 - 5x

-3x + 9 > 5 - 5x Subtract 9 from both sides and add 5x to both sides:

-3x + 5x = 5 - 9

2x > -4

x > -2.

User Matthias Holdorf
by
7.7k points
2 votes

Answer:

x >-2

Explanation:

-3 (x -3) > 5 - 5x

Distribute

-3x +9 > 5-5x

Add 5x to each side

-3x +9+5x > 5-5x+5x

2x +9> 5

Subtract 9 from each side

2x+9-9>5-9

2x > -4

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 >-4/2

x >-2

User Behroozbc
by
8.0k points

No related questions found

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories