Question

Solve the inequality for x.

-2x - 3 > 13

A) x < - 5

B) x < - 8

C) x > - 5

D) x > - 8

Answer 1

adding 3 ... -2x > 16

dividing by -2 ... x < - 8

multiplying or dividing by a negative value changes the direction of the arrow

Answer 2

A) x < - 5

Answer 3

x<-8 ,trust me,

Answer 4

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To solve the inequality -2x - 3 > 13 for x, you need to isolate the variable x on one side of the inequality sign.

Here are the steps to solve it:

1. Start by subtracting 3 from both sides of the inequality:
-2x - 3 - 3 > 13 - 3
-2x > 10

2. Next, divide both sides of the inequality by -2. However, when dividing by a negative number, the direction of the inequality sign must be flipped.
-2x / -2 < 10 / -2
x < -5

So, the correct answer is:

A) x < -5