Question

Solve -2x + 7 < -41 how do you solve this

Answer 1

x<28

Explanation:

-2x+7<-41

-2x<-48 subtract 7 from both sides

x>24 divide by -2 to both sides

Answer 2

x>21

Explanation:

-2x + 7 < -41 Subtract 7 from both sides

-2x<-48 Divide by negative 2

x>21 When you divide by a negative you have to flip the sign