Question

Solve for x: -1 < x + 3 < 5

Answers:

A: 2 < x < < 8

B: -4 < x < 2

C: 2 > x > 8

D: -4 > x > 2

Answer 1

Answer:

B. -4 < x < 2

Step-by-step explanation:

-1 < x+3 < 5

step 1: minus 3 on all three sides

= -1 - 3 = -4

= 3 - 3 = 0

= 5 - 3 = 2

= -4 < x < 2