Question

To isolate x, what must be done on both sides of the inequality x - 5 > - 10?
A. Add 5 to both sides.
B. Add 10 to both sides.
C. Subtract 5 from both sides.
D. Subtract 10 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:

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

Which simplifies to:

\[
x > -5
\]

So, the correct answer is **A. Add 5 to both sides.**