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Which inequality is true?

- 3/4 x - 1/2 > 17/2

a. x > -12
b. x < -6
c. x < -12
d. x > -6

User Ericg
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Answer: C. X<-12

Step-by-step explanation: 1. Begin by isolating the variable term on one side of the inequality.

-3/4x > 17/2 + 1/2

2. Simplify the right side of the inequality.

-3/4x > 18/7

3. Further simplify.

-3/4x>9

4. To isolate the variable ×, divide both sides of the inequality by -3/4.

Remember, when dividing by a negative number, the direction of the

inequality sign flips.

x < 9 / (-3/4)

5. Divide 9 by -3/4. Remember, dividing by a fraction is equivalent to

multiplying by its reciprocal.

x < 9 * (-4/3)

6. Simplify the right side of the inequality.

x<-36/3

7. Reduce the fraction.

x<-12

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