Find the student’s error in solving the following inequality.

2 < –3x –4 < 5

6 < –3x < 5

–2 > x > –5/3


a.The student should have added 4 to all parts (left, middle, and right) to get 6 < –3x < 9.


b.The student divided 6/–3 incorrectly.


c.The student should not have switched the direction of the sign in the final step.