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What are the solutions of the inequality? 12x – 3x + 11 > 4x – (17 – 9x) a. x > –7 b.x > −1411 c. x < −1411 d.x < 7

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Answer: option d. x < 7

Step-by-step explanation:


1) given: 12x – 3x + 11 > 4x – (17 – 9x)


2) expand the parenthesis: 12x - 3x + 11 > 4x - 17 + 9x

3) combine like terms on each side: 9x + 11 > 13x - 17

4) subtract 9x and add 17 to both sides:9x - 9x + 11 + 17 > 13x - 9x - 17 + 17

5) combine like terms: 28 > 4x

6) divide both sides by 4: 7 > x

That is x < 7 which is the option d.
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