How do you solve 3( m + 8) - 5m > - 2?

1 Answer
May 2, 2018

m<13

Explanation:

"distribute parenthesis"

3m+24-5m> -2

rArr-2m+24> -2

"subtract 24 from both sides"

-2mcancel(+24)cancel(-24)> -2-24

rArr-2m> -26

"divide both sides by "-2

color(blue)"remember to reverse the inequality sign"

rArrm< 13" is the solution"

m in(-oo,13)larrcolor(blue)"in interval notation"