Solve the inequality for x.

-3x - 3 < - 63

A) x > 20

B) x > 22

C) x < 20

D) x < 22

A) x > 20

Step-by-step explanation:

-3x - 3 < - 63

Add 3 to each side

-3x - 3+3 < - 63+3

-3x < - 60

Divide each side by - 3, remembering to flip the inequality

-3x/-3 >-60/-3

x >20

Answer: x > 20

Step-by-step explanation: Just like any of your two-step equations, in this inequality, start by isolating the x-term which in this case is - 3x by adding 3 to both sides of the inequality. That leaves you with - 3x < - 60.

To get x by itself, divide both sides by - 3 but watch out.

If you divide both sides of an inequality by a negative, you must switch the direction of the inequality sign. So we have x > 20.