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−6x+14<−28 OR 9x+15≤−12. solve for x

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Solve for x:

−6x + 14 < −28 or 9x + 15 ≤ −12

1.

−6x + 14 < −28

Subtract 14 from both sides

-6x < -42

Divide both sides by -6. Flip the inequality since you're dividing by a negative.

x > 7

2.

9x + 15 ≤ −12

Subtract 15 from both sides

9x ≤ -27

Divide both sides by 9

x ≤ -3

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Answer:

x > 7 or x ≤ -3

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