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I can't figure out this inequality 5+ 5(x + 4) < 20. Any tips on how I can solve?

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remember you can do anything to an equation or inequality as long as ou do it to both sides
also, when multiplying by a negative number in an inequality, don't forget to flip the sign

5+5(x+4)<20
minus 5 from both sides
5(x+4)<15
divide both sides by 5
x+4<3
minus 4 from both sides
x<-1
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