Question

Solve for x:
4 - 5x < 22 - 2x

Answer 1

x > - 6

x ∈ (-6, ∞)

Explanation:

4 - 5x < 22 - 2x

+2x +2x

4 - 3x < 22

-4 -4

- 3x < 18

÷(-3) ÷(-3)

x > - 6

x ∈ (-6, ∞)

Answer 2

-6 < x

Explanation:

4 - 5x < 22 - 2x rearrange the expression so like terms will be in the same sides of inequation

4 - 22 < -2x + 5x

-18 < 3x

-6 < x