What is the solution to the inequality 3a+8+5a>4a−16?

Andersop asked Jan 17, 2023

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Andersop asked Jan 17, 2023

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Answer:

a > - 6

Explanation:

3a + 8 + 5a > 4a - 16 , that is

8a + 8 > 4a - 16 ( subtract 4a from both sides )

4a + 8 > - 16 ( subtract 8 from both sides )

4a > - 24 ( divide both sides by 4 )

a > - 6

Leogdion answered Jan 21, 2023

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