Question

solve the following inequality. - 3(x - 3) < - 5 (simplify your answer. type an integer or a fraction.)

Explanation:

Step1: Expand left side

$-3x + 9 < -5$

Step2: Subtract 9 from both sides

$-3x < -5 - 9$
$-3x < -14$

Step3: Divide by -3, flip inequality

$x > \frac{-14}{-3}$
$x > \frac{14}{3}$

Answer:

$x > \frac{14}{3}$