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Solve inequality -4x+5<-5

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Answer:

-4x+5<-5

-4x<-5-10

-4x<-15

-4x/-4>-15/-4

x>15/4

User Sindri Traustason
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Answer: x >
(5)/(2)

Explanation:

-4x + 5 < -5

Subtract 5 from both sides

-4x < - 10

Divde each side by -4

x < -10 / -4

Dividing each side by a negative number flips the inequality

x > - 10 / -4

- 10 / -4 = 10 / 4 = 5/2

x > 5/2

User Sam Boosalis
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