Algebra practice question

Answer: 4

−2x > −10 gives x < 5, so the greatest integer is 4.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 1

1 solves 4 − 2x > 2.

If you answered 5

5 gives 4 − 10 = −6, which is not greater than −6.

If you answered -5

−5 forgets to reverse the inequality.

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