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What is the best first step in solving Negative 4 x + two-fifths greater-than StartFraction 5 over 10 EndFraction?

A. Add Two-fifths to both sides.
B. Subtract Two-fifths from both sides.
C. Multiply both sides by Negative 4 and reverse the inequality symbol.
D. Divide both sides by 10 and reverse the inequality symbol.

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C,because it pemdas multiplication comes first whatever comes first in PEMDAS is the answer to these type of questions
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