Question

Solve the inequality n minus three eighths is greater than negative two fifths for n. n is greater than negative thirty one over forty n is greater than negative one over forty n is less than one over forty n is less than thirty one over forty

Answer 1

To solve the inequality n - (3/8) > -2/5 for n, add (3/8) to both sides, find a common denominator, and add the fractions. The solution is n > -1/40.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the inequality n - (3/8) > -2/5 for n, we need to isolate n on one side of the equation. Here are the steps:

1. Add (3/8) to both sides of the inequality:
2. n - (3/8) + (3/8) > -2/5 + (3/8)
3. Combine like terms:
4. n > -2/5 + 3/8
5. Find a common denominator to add the fractions. The common denominator is 40:
6. n > -16/40 + 15/40
7. Add the fractions:
8. n > -1/40

The solution for n is n > -1/40.