Question

Solve the inequality −5(x + 2) < −5x + 8.

Answer 1

Answer: All real numbers are solutions

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the inequality.

−5x−10 < −5x+8

Step 2: Add 5x to both sides.

−5x−10+5x<−5x+8+5x

−10<8

Step 3: Add 10 to both sides.

−10+10<8+10

0<18

Answer 2

Answer:

the statement is true for any value of x

Step-by-step explanation:

−5(x + 2) < −5x + 8.

−5-10<−5x + 8.

-10 < 8

x € R