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Solve: 3 (x + 4) - 5 (x - 1) <5

Solve: 3 (x + 4) - 5 (x - 1) <5-example-1

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Step-by-step explanation

3(x+4)-5(x-1)<5 EXPAND

2x+17<5

Subtract 17 from both sides

2x+17-17<5-17

Simplify

-2x<-12

Multiply both sides by -1 (reverse the inequality right)

(-2x)(-1)>(-12)(-1)

Simplify

2x>12

Divide both sides by 2

2x/2>12/2

Simplify

x>6

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Answer:

x>6

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