Solve the inequality.

-2x - 4 < 3x + 21

A) x > 5 B) x - 5 D) x < - 5

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Jasiah

15 December, 16:18

Solve the inequality.

-2x - 4 < 3x + 21

A) x > 5 B) x - 5 D) x < - 5

+5

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Reese Walls · Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

- 2x - 4 < 3x + 21 (subtract 3x from both sides)

- 5x - 4 < 21 (add 4 to both sides)

- 5x < 25

Divide both sides by - 5, reversing the inequality symbol as a result of dividing by a negative quantity.

x > - 5 → C

Solve the inequality.-2x - 4 < 3x + 21A) x > 5 B) x - 5 D) x < - 5

Solve the inequality.

-2x - 4 < 3x + 21

A) x > 5 B) x - 5 D) x < - 5