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The inequality 6-2/3x<-9 is equivalent to

User Ssemilla
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Answer:

x >
(45)/(2)

Explanation:

Given

6 -
(2)/(3) x < - 9 ( subtract 6 from both sides )

-
(2)/(3) x < - 15 ( multiply both sides by 3 )

- 2x < - 45

Divide both sides by - 2, reversing the inequality symbol as a consequence of dividing by a negative quantity.

x >
(45)/(2)

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