Given: 5(x + 2) - 3 = 4(x - 1)

Prove: x = -11

Statement Reason
5(x + 2) - 3 = 4(x - 1) given
5x + 10 - 3 = 4x - 4 [?]
5x + 7 = 4x - 4 addition
5x = 4x - 11 subtraction
x = -11 subtraction

Arefrigeration system at your company uses temperature sensors fixed to read celsius (°c) values, but the system operators in your control room understand only the fahrenheit scale. you have been asked to make a fahrenheit (°f) label for the high temperature alarm, which is set to ring whenever the system temperature rises above –10°c. what fahrenheit value should you write on the label?