Solve: -2x + 5 -4. What is the smallest integer solution?

**Choice A is the best answer.** -6 -2. Combined with x > -4. Smallest is -3

**Choice A is the best answer.** -6 -2. Combined with x > -4. Smallest is -3

Set 1: Linear Inequalities (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

Solve: -2x + 5 < x + 11 AND x > -4. What is the smallest integer solution?

-3

✓ Correct

-4

-2

Choice A is the best answer. -6 < 3x, x > -2. Combined with x > -4. Smallest is -3

Why others are wrong:

B: 0 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

C: -4 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: -2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.