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

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Answer:

x > 6

Explanation:

distribute: 3x + 12 -5x + 5 < 5

combine like terms: -2x + 17 < 5

subtract 17: -2x < -12

divide -2 from both sides: -2x/-2 < -12/-2

switch signs x > 6

User Tristo
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Answer: x>6

Explanation:

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