Answer: x > 3
Step-by-step explanation: Just like any of your two-step equations, in this inequality, start by isolating the x term which in this case is -5x by subtracting 20 from both sides. That leaves you with -5x < -15.
To get x by itself, divide both sides by -5, but watch out.
If you divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number, you must switch the direction of the inequality sign.
So we have x > 3.
I have also graphed the inequality for you below.
Start with an open dot at 3. The reason for that is because x > 3 but x is not equal to 3 so we use an open dot.
Now, draw an arrow to the right to
represent all numbers greater than 3.