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Solve the given inequality and graph the solution on a number line. -3 ( d + 5) > 27

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-3 ( d+5) > 27
Expand the inequality
-3d-15>27
Add 15 to both sides
-3d > 42
Divide both sides by 3.
-d > 14
Multiply both sides by -1 and reverse the inequality
- 1 x -d < -1 x 14
d< -14

Answer: d< -14
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