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Solve the following inequalities for x .-5x + 9 < 64 *

User Hans One
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Answer:


x > - 11

Step by step explanations:

1) Subtract 9 from both sides.


- 5x < 64 - 9

2) Simplify 64 - 9 to 55.


- 5x < 55

3) Divide both sides by -5.


x > - (55)/(5)

4) Simplify 55/5 to 11.


x > - 11

therefor, the answer is x > - 11.

User Sacrilege
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Answer: x > -11

Explanation:

-5x+9<64

-5x<55

x > -11

The sign flips bc you are diving by a negative number.

User Robin Burchell
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