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X + 5 < –4

Solve for x.
Answer must be simplified.

User Edmund
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Answer:

9

Explanation:

x=-4-5

x=9

I hope i help

User Marc Liyanage
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Answer:

x < -9

Explanation:

Hi there,

To isolate the variable x, you do the same steps like solving a regular equation.

x + 5 < -4 ← subtract 5 from both sides to make x by itself

x < -9 ← final answer (already in simplest form)

Hope this explanation helps. Cheers.

User Ray Zhou
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