Question

Solve for x. -3-x-27>85

Answer 1

x < -115

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Alg

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
• Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define inequality

-3 - x - 27 > 85

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Combine like terms: -x - 30 > 85
2. Add 30 to both sides: -x > 115
3. Divide -1 on both sides: x < -115

Here we see that any number x smaller than -115 would work as a solution.