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1 + 8n > -2 + 5 + 7n - 7

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The simplified inequality is n > −5.

To simplify the given inequality

1+8n>−2+5+7n−7, let's first combine like terms on both sides:

1+8n>3+7n−7.

Next, let's simplify further by subtracting

7n from both sides:

1+n>3−7.

Now, combine the constants on the right side:

1+n > −4.

Finally, subtract 1 from both sides to isolate

n: n > −5.

So, the simplified inequality is n>−5.

This means that any value of n greater than -5 will satisfy the original inequality.

In other words, if you substitute any number greater than -5 for n into the original expression, the inequality will hold true.

For example, if n=−4:

1+8(−4)>−2+5+7(−4)−7

−31>−28

This is true, confirming that n>−5 is the correct solution to the given inequality.

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Simplify the expression 1 + 8n > -2 + 5 + 7n - 7 .

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