Question

To isolate x
, what must be done on both sides of the inequality x−5>−10
? (1 point)
Responses

Add 10 to both sides.
Add 10 to both sides.

Add 5 to both sides.
Add 5 to both sides.

Subtract 10 from both sides.
Subtract 10 from both sides.

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Answer 1

To isolate \( x \) in the inequality \( x - 5 > -10 \), you should add 5 to both sides. This will give you:

\[
x - 5 + 5 > -10 + 5
\]
\[
x > -5
\]

So the correct response is:

**Add 5 to both sides.**