Solve the inequality 17 – 2a < 10.
A. a < 2.3
B. a < 3.5
C. a > 3.5
D. a > 5
Answer:C
Solve the inequality 17 – 2a < 10.
A. a < 2.3 B. a < 3.5 C. a > 3.5 D. a > 5
Explanation: Isolate the variable by undoing the operations performed on it to solve the inequality. Remember that the multiplication or division of an inequality by a negative value switches the direction of the inequality sign.