Question

-6(a-5) > 42 and plz show how you got it

Answer 1

-6(a - 5) > 42

Simplify.

-6a + 30 > 42

We are simply just trying to get a by itself.

So, subtract 30 from both sides.

-6a > 42 - 30

Simplify.

-6a > 12

Then, divide both sides by -6.

Remember! : When dividing by a negative number, you must switch the signs. So, > → < and < → > :))

$\dfrac{\cancel{-6}\text{a}}{\cancel{-6}} > \dfrac{12}{-6}$

Simplify.

a < -2

Answer 2

Answer:

a > -2

Step-by-step explanation:

=> -6(a-5) > 42

=> (a-5) > $\dfrac{42}{-6}$

=> (a-5) > -7

=> a > -7+5

=> a > -2