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10. The steps to solve 1 < 3x +5​

10. The steps to solve 1 < 3x +5​-example-1

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Hi, there!

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The first step is:

» Subtract both sides by 5


\sf{-4 < 3x}

Now divide each term by 3:


\sf{-(4)/(3) < x}

We can flip it over:


\sf{x > -(4)/(3)}

Hope the answer - and explanation - made sense,

happy studying!!

User Chad Befus
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Answer:

-1.33333 < x

Explanation:

subtract 5 from both sides

get -4<3x

divde 3 by both sides

-1.33< x

User Ala Varos
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