what is the solution set? -8x-18<-42

Question

what is the solution set? 

 

-8x-18<-42

Answer 1

-8x - 18 < -42

      +18   +18

-8x + 0  < -24

 

*Rule to remember; if you multiply/divide by a negative the inequality flips.

 

   -8x  < -24

÷ -8     ÷ -8

      x  >  3

 

Solution set: {x: x > 3} or (3,+∞)