Question

Solve this inequality for x: -46 − 8x > 22.

Answer 1

Answer:

-46-8x>22

22-46=-24

8x/8    -24/8

x=-3

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

1.1 Pull out like factors :

-68 - 8x = -4 • (2x + 17)

Equation at the end of step

1

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STEP

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2.1 Divide both sides by -4

Remember to flip the inequality sign:

2.2 Divide both sides by 2

x+(17/2) < 0

Solve Basic Inequality :

2.3 Subtract 17/2 from both sides

x < -17/2