Question

If 2x – 15 > 4x + 9, then:

Options

• x < – 12

• x < 12

• x > – 12

• x > 12

Answer 1

x < – 12

Explanation:

1. Subtracting 4x and adding 15 gives –24 > 2x, so x < – 12.

2. Dividing by positive 2 keeps the inequality direction; the other options have the wrong bound or direction.