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5.1(3 + 2.2x) > –14.25 – 6(1.7x + 4)?

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Answer:

x > -2.5

Explanation:

1) 5.1 (3 + 2.2x) > -14.25 - 6 (1.7x + 4)

2) 15.3 + 11.22x > -14.25 - 10.2x - 24

3) 15.3 + 11.22x > -38.25 - 10.2x

4) 11.22x + 10.2x > -38.25 - 15.3

5) 21.42x > -53.55

6) x > -2.5

Alternate forms

x > -5/2x or x > -2 1/2

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