\[4 + 3x = a - 5\]
\[3x = a - 5 - 4\]
\[3x = a - 9\]
\[x = \frac{a - 9}{3} \Longrightarrow\]
\[\frac{a - 9}{3} < 0\]
\[a - 9 < 0\]
\[a < 9\]
\[Ответ:при\ a < 9.\]