Question

Solve:
a.) 5(x - 2) > -15
AND
b.) x/1 - 9 < -10

Answer 1

a.) x>-1

b.) x/1 - 9 < -10

Explanation:

a.)

5(x - 2) > -15

(divide both sides)

x-2>-3

(move the constant to the right)

x>-3+2

(calculate)

x>-1

(answer)

b.)

x/1 - 9 < -10

(divide)

x-9<-10

(move the constant to the right)

x<-10+9

(calculate)

x/1 - 9 < -10

(answer)