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Solve the inequality for x. 10x>9(2x-5)-11

Explain what your solution means, what values would make the equation true?

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Explanation:

Solve the inequality for x.

10x > 9(2x - 5) - 11

10x > 18x - 45 - 11

10x > 18x - 56

subtract 18x from both sides:

10x - 18x > 18x - 56 - 18x

-8x > - 56

divide both sides by -8 and remember to flip the sign:

-8x/-8 < - 56/-8

x < 7

This means that x can be any number below 7.

In set builder notation: (-∞ , 7).

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