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Solve for x 4x-4<8 and 9x+5>23

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Answer:

(i)
x<3

(ii)
x > 2

Explanation:


4x - 4 < 8

Add 4 to both sides of the equation , that is


4x - 4 + 4 < 8 + 4


4x < 12

divide through by 4


x<3

Also


9x + 5 > 23

subtract 5 from both sides , that is


9x > 18


x > 2

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