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How to solve the inequality to -2(k+3) < -2k - 7

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-2(k+3) < -2k - 7\\-2k-6<-2k-7\\-6<-7\\k\in\emptyset

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Explanation:

-2(k+3) < -2k - 7

Distribute the -2

-2k-6 < -2k - 7

Add 2k to each side

-2k+2k-6 < -2k+2k - 7

-6 < -7

This is always false, so the inequality is never true

There are no solutions

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