Question

3 (j - 1) + 8 < 2
Please solve this do not know the answer I need answer before 9:00

Answer 1

I < -6 1/3

Explanation:

2 divide 3

Subtract 8

Add 1

Answer 2

j < -1

Explanation:

3 (j - 1) + 8 < 2

Distribute

3j -3 +8 < 2

Combine like terms

3j +5 < 2

Subtract 5 from each side

3j+5-5 < 2-5

3j < -3

Divide each side by 3

3j/3 < -3/3

j < -1