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Eighty-seven decreased by three times a number is greater than one hundred sixty-five.

in algebraic equation

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Answer: x < -26

Explanation:

87-3x>165

-3x> (165-85)

-3x>80

80/-3 = -26.666

CHECK:

87-3*(-26)=165

x < -26

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