Which of the following is the solution to the inequality below?

-5x - 10 < 20?

1) x > - 6

2) x > - 2

3) x < - 6

4) x< - 2

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Ashley Ellis

15 November, 23:34

Which of the following is the solution to the inequality below?

-5x - 10 < 20?

1) x > - 6

2) x > - 2

3) x < - 6

4) x< - 2

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Mario Waters · Answer 1

Add 10 to both sides.

This gives us - 5x < 30.

Now divide both sides by - 5.

When you divide both sides of

an inequality by a negative, switch

the direction of the inequality symbol.

So we have x > - 6.

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Which of the following is the solution to the inequality below?

-5x - 10 < 20?

1) x > - 6

2) x > - 2

3) x < - 6

4) x< - 2