Question

Identify the solution to the following inequality: -1/2 (x+3) > x - 3

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

- $\frac{1}{2}$ (x + 3) > x - 3 ( multiply both sides by 2 to clear the fraction )

- (x + 3) > 2x - 6 ← distribute parenthesis on left side by - 1

- x - 3 > 2x - 6 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

- 3x - 3 > - 6 ( add 3 to both sides )

- 3x > - 3

divide both sides by - 3, reversing the symbol as a result of dividing by a negative quantity

x < 1

Answer 2

Answer:

A. x<1

Step-by-step explanation:

-1/2 (x+3) > x - 3

(-1/2)x-3/2>x-3

Multiply both sides by 2:

-x-3>2x-6

add both sides by 3:

-x-3+3>2x-6+3

-x>2x-3

minus both sides by 2x

-x-2x>2x-2x-3

-3x>-3

x<1