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What value of x is in the solution set of -5-15>10+20x

User Spheenik
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Answer:

-3/2 > x

Explanation:

-5 - 15 > 10 + 20x

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-20

-20 > 10 + 20x

-10 -10

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-30 > 20x

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20 20

-3/2 > x

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User Gophermofur
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Answer:

-3/2 >x

Explanation:

-5-15>10+20x

Combine like terms

-20 > 10 +20x

Subtract 20 from each side

-20 -10 > 10+20x-10

-30> 20x

Divide by 20

-30/20 >20x/20

-3/2 >x