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4x + 1 > 9x + 16 what is the solution to this inequality

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Answer:

Explanation:

Here are the steps

step 1

4x + 1 > 9x + 16 equation

step 2

4x+1(-9x)>9x+16(-9x) subtract 9 on the two sides

-5x+1>16

step 3

-5x+1(-1)>16(-1) subtract one from the equation

-5x>15

step 4

-5x/-5>15/-5 cross multiply

x<-3

User Leucos
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Answer:

x < - 3

Explanation:

Step 1:

4x + 1 > 9x + 16 Inequality

Step 2:

1 > 5x + 16 Subtract 4x on both sides

Step 3:

- 15 > 5x Subtract 16 on both sides

Step 4:

- 15 ÷ 5 > x Divide

Answer:

- 3 > x

Hope This Helps :)

User Metlira
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