Question

#8: solve the inequality below. *
-3x + 5 < -19
○ x > 8
○ x < 8
○ x > -8
○ x < -8

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 5 from both sides

$-3x + 5 - 5 < -19 - 5$
$-3x < -24$

Step2: Divide by -3, reverse inequality

$\frac{-3x}{-3} > \frac{-24}{-3}$
$x > 8$

Answer:

A. x > 8