Question

Which is a correct first step in solving 5 – 2x < 8x – 3?

Answer 1

Answer:

You collect like terms

Step-by-step explanation:

5 - 2x < 8x - 3

-2x - 8x < -3-5

-10x < -8 ...

Answer 2

Answer:

Combine like terms.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to solve the problem, we need to combine like terms.

5 - 2x < 8x - 3

-2x - 8x < -3 - 5

-10x < -8

10x > 8

5x > 4

x > 4/5

Hope this helps!