− 5x − 16 > − 13 + 15x

Question

The following inequality has a solution in the form  Solve the inequality and place the correct value of  into the box.Enter your answer as an integer or a reduced fraction in the form A/B.

Answer 1

Step 1:

Combine like terms through addition and subtraction

-5X-16 > -13+15x -> -16+13 > 15x+5x -> -3 > 20X

Step 2:

Isolate X by dividing both sides by 20

-3/20 > 20X/20 -> -3/20 >X

Done!

Answer: -3/20 > X

Answer 2

adds 5x

-16 > -13 + 20x

-3 > 20x

-3/20 > x

x < -3/20