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Solve the inequality for 5x-4<-24

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Answer:

x<-4

Explanation:

Slove the inequality:

5x - 4 < -24

  • To isolate the term 5x, add 4 to both sides.

5x - 4 + 4 < -24 + 4

5x < -20

Now, divide both sides by 5,


\sf (5x)/(5) < (-20)/(5)\\\\\\


\boxed{\bf x < -4}

Answer:

x < -4

x = {..........-8, -7, -6, -5}

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