CPM Homework Help : INT1 Problem 10-11

Is $x=-4$ a solution to $\frac{1}{3}\left(2x+5\right)>-1$ ? Explain how you know.

Hint:

Substitute $-4$ for $x$ and then simplify to see if you get a true statement.

Answer:

No, when you substitute $-4$ for $x$ you get the inequality $-1>-1$ , which is not true.