Question

Which number line shows the solution to the inequality -2(3x-1)<8

Answer 1

x> 3

Explanation:

Answer 2

`x > -1`

Explanation:

Given

`-2(3x - 1) < 8`

Required

Show on a number line

`-2(3x - 1) < 8`

Divide through by -2

`(-2(3x - 1))/(-2) < (8)/(-2)`

`3x - 1 > -4`

Add 1 to both sides

`3x -1 + 1 > -4 + 1`

`3x > -3`

Divide through by 3

`x > -1`

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