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5(k+5)+4<21+6k what is the answer

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solve whats in the parentheses first
5k+25+4<21+6k

5k+29<21+6k

plug in a number in k for both sides
5(1)+29<21+6(1)
5+29<21+6
34<27

5(2)+29<21+6(2)
10+29<21+12
39<33

so 5(k+5)+4 is greater than 21+6k
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