Question

Three more than twice a number is less than negative thirteen. Solve the inequality for the unknown number.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The number = x

Three more than the number = x + 3

twice the number = 2x

which means:

           

          2x + 3 < -13

          2x + 3 -3 < -13 -3                 (subtract 3 from both sides)

          2x < -16

          2x/2 < -16/2                       (divide 2 from both sides)

          x < -8