Question

What is the solution to:

-3/4x+2 <-7
A. x > -12
B. x>12
C. x<12
D. x<-12

Answer 1

x > 12

Explanation:

-3/4x+2 <-7

Subtract 2 from each side

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

-3/4x < -9

Multiply each side by -4/3 to isolate x, remembering to flip the inequality

-3/4x * -4/3 > -9*-4/3

x > 12