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Does anyone know what 5x - 12 < -32 is?

User Giorgina
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Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.
Inequality Form:
x
<

4
x
<
-
4
Interval Notation:
(


,

4
)
User VladFr
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Answer:

5x-12<-32

5x<-32+12

5x<-20

5x/5<-20/5

x<-4

Explanation:

1. Move constant to the right hand side of the inequality (-12)

2.Calculate the sum (-32+12)

3. Divide both sides by 5 to isolate X

4. Write your answer x<-4

Solved

:)

User Gaurawerma
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