Question

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

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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