Question

27. If x = -6, which inequality is true?

A. -5 - 3x > 10
B. -3 - 5x < -14
C. 1 - 2x > 13
D. 2 - X <-3

Answer 1

A. -5 - 3x > 10

Explanation:

x = -6

A. -5 - 3(-6) > 10

-5 + 18 = 13 > 10

true

B. -3 - 5(-6) < -14

-3 + 30 = 27 < -14

false

C. 1 - 2(-6) > 13

1 + 12 = 13 > 13

false

D. 2 - (-6) <-3

2 + 6 = 8 < -3

false