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Solve the compound inequality
3x>8 or -5/6x-5>9

User EasonL
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Answer: for -5/6x-5>9= x<-84/5

Explanation:

multiply both sides of the inequality by 6

= -5x - 30 >54

Move. The constant to the right hand side and change its sign

-5x > 54+30

Calculate

-5x > 54+30 = -5x > 84

Divide both sides of the inequality by -5 and flip the inequality sign

x< - 84/5

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