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-5 (2b+7) + b < -b -11

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Answer:

b > -3

Explanation:

-5(2b+7) + b< -b - 11

Distribute -5

-10b - 35 + b < - b - 11

Combine like terms.

-9b - 35 < - b - 11

Add b to both sides.

-8b - 35 < -11

Add 35 to both sides.

-8b < 24

Divide by -8. REVERSE THE SYMBOL!! because dividing by a negative number.

b > -3

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