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What is the solution to the inequality -3x - 42 > 3?

A. X > -13
B. x < -13
C. X > -15
D. X< -15

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Letter d is the answer x and it’s -15
User Matthew Warman
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Answer:

D. x<-15

Explanation:

-3x-42>3 Add 42 to both sides.

+42 +42

-3x>45 Divide both sides by -3.

/-3 /-3

x>-15 Each time you multiply or divide by a negative, you flip the sign.

x<-15

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