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| 3·x + 5 < 0 | Write the inequality. |
| 3·x < -5 | Add (-5). |
| Divide by 3. |
| Simplify fraction. |
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| x - 5 > 3·x + 4 | Write the inequality. |
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x - 5 + 5 > 3·x + 4 + 5 x > 3·x + 9 |
Add 5. |
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x - 3·x > 3·x + 5 - 3·x -2·x > 9 |
Add (-3·x). |
| Divide by (-2). When both sides of an inequality are divided by a negative number, then the direction of the inequality is reversed. |
| Simplify fraction. |
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