Question

Which of the following statement is true for the inequation $2x+5>27$?

• A. $2x<27-5$
• B. $2x>27-5$
• C. $2x>27+5$
• D. $2x<27+5$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $2x>27-5$

Given: $2x+5>27$

Rule: If a term of an inequation is transferred from one side to the other side of the inequation, the sign of the term gets changed. Let's apply this rule in the above inequation.

$\Rightarrow 2x>27-5$