Question

What is the solution set of -11 > 1 + a ?

a > -10
a -12

Answer 1

Answer:

a < -12

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

-11 > 1 + a

Step 2: Solve for a

1. Subtract 1 on both sides:                    -12 > a
2. Rewrite:                                               a < -12

Here we see that any value a smaller than -12 would work as a solution to the inequality.

Answer 2

Answer:

a < -12

Step-by-step explanation: