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Solve the inequality: a - 4 <10

Α. α >14
B. a < 14
C. a <-14
D. a > 6
E. a<6

HELP!!

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Answer: a < 14 (Choice B)

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Step-by-step explanation:

Add 4 to both sides

a-4 < 10

a-4+4 < 10+4

a < 14

The reason why we add 4 to both sides is to undo the "minus 4" that's happening to the variable.

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