Solve for x. Your answer must be simplified. 15 < -5x

Isolate x: Isolate the variable x on one side of the inequality. To do this, we will divide both sides of the inequality by -5. Remember that when you divide or multiply both sides of an inequality by a negative number, the direction of the inequality sign changes. 15 xPerform division: Perform the division to simplify the inequality. 15 / -5 = -3 So, -3 > x, which can also be written as x < -3.Check solution: Check the solution. Choose a number less than -3, for example, -4, and substitute it into the original inequality to see if it holds true. 15 < -5(-4) 15 < 20 This is true, so our solution seems correct.

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Your answer must be simplified.

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15<-5 x

Isolate x: Isolate the variable $x$ on one side of the inequality. $\newline$ To do this, we will divide both sides of the inequality by $-5$ . $\newline$ Remember that when you divide or multiply both sides of an inequality by a negative number, the direction of the inequality sign changes. $\newline$ 15 < -5x $\newline$ rac{15}{-5} > x
Perform division: Perform the division to simplify the inequality. $\newline$ $\frac{15}{-5} = -3$ $\newline$ So, -3 > x, which can also be written as x < -3.
Check solution: Check the solution. $\newline$ Choose a number less than $-3$ , for example, $-4$ , and substitute it into the original inequality to see if it holds true. $\newline$ 15 < -5(-4) $\newline$ 15 < 20 $\newline$ This is true, so our solution seems correct.