Question

What value of x is in the solution set of the following inequality? -3x+5>17

Answer 1

Answer:

x < −4

Step-by-step explanation:

−3x + 5 > 17

Subtract 5 from both sides.

−3x > 17 − 5

Subtract 5 from 17 to get 12.

−3x > 12

Divide both sides by −3. Since −3 is < 0, the inequality direction is changed.

$x < \frac{12}{ - 3}$

Divide 12 by −3 to get −4.

So then you get x < −4 which is your answer.