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Solve the inequality for x. 3x + 9 < 3

User Saqib Omer
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Answer:

x > - 2

Explanation:

3x + 9 < 3

3x (+ 9 - 9) < 3 - 9

3x < -6

3x/3 < -6/3

x > -2 (dividing by negative numbers, you reverse the inequality sign at the end of an equation)

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