Question

Solve for x
-6x + 14 <-28
OR 9x + 15 < -12

Answer 1

1.) x > 7

2.) x < -3

Explanation:

1.) -6x + 14 < -28

-14. -14.

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-6x. < -42

/-6. /-6

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x > 7 (always flip the sign when dividing by a negative #)

2.) 9x + 15 < -12

-15. -15

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9x < -27

/9. /9

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x < -3 (since 9 is not negative, no need to flip the sign)