Question

Solve this inequality for x: -46 − 8x > 22. A. x < 8.5 B. x < -8.5 C. x > -8.5 D. x > 8.5

Answer 1

Step one rewrite: -46-8x>22

Add 46 to both sides: -8x>68

Divide both sides by -8 to isolate x<-8.5

(remember to flip the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by negative numbers in inequality problems)

So the correct answer is B. x < -8.5