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Which inequality is true when x = -5?

A. -15x < 75

B. -15x ≥ -75

C. 15x < -75

D. 15x ≥ 75

User Tbm
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2 Answers

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Answer:

A and B are correct

Explanation:

Number 1 Let's solve your inequality step-by-step.

−15x<75

Step 1: Divide both sides by -15.

−15x/15 < 75/-15

x >−5

Number 2. Let's solve your inequality step-by-step.

−15x≥−75

Step 1: Divide both sides by -15.

−15x/-15 ≥ -75/15

x≤5

Number 3. Let's solve your inequality step-by-step.

15x<−75

Step 1: Divide both sides by 15.

15/15 < -75/15

x<−5

Number 4. 15x≥75

Answer: x≥5

User Tmanthey
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

-5 * -15 = 75

75 > - 7Hope this helps❤