Question

Solve - 2x - 7 > X+ 8. O A. x<-3 O B. x<-5 O C. x>-5 O D. x>-3

Answer 1

Answer:

x < -5

Step-by-step explanation:

- 2x - 7 > x+ 8

Add 2x to each side

- 2x+2x - 7 > x+2x+ 8

-7 > 3x+8

Subtract 8 from each side

-7-8 > 3x+8-8

-15 > 3x

Divide by 3

-15/3 > 3x/3

-5 >x

x < -5