Question

Solve for x: 3 − (2x − 5) < −4(x + 2)

Answer 1

The answer is x < −8

3 − (2x − 5) < −4(x + 2)
3 - 2x + 5 < -4x - 8
8 - 2x < -4x - 8
4x - 2x < -8 - 8
2x < -16
x < -8

Answer 2

Answer: $x$

Step-by-step explanation:

The given inequality : $3-(2x-5)$

To solve the inequality for x , first we open the parenthesis , we get

 $3-2x+5$

 $\Rightarrow\ 3-2x+5$   [Note : (-)(+)=(-)]

$\Rightarrow\ 3+5-2x$

$\Rightarrow\ 8-2x$

Add 4x on both sides , we get

$8-2x+4x$

$8+2x$

Subtract 8 from both sides , we get

$2x$

Divide both sides by 2 , we get

$x$

Hence, the correct answer is : $x$