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What is the solution to the inequality 16x - 70x < 27?

User Polypiel
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Answer:

16x-70x=-64

-64x 《27.

User Nate May
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Answer:

x > -0.5

Step by Step Solution:

Step 1: Combine like terms

16x - 70x < 27

-54x < 27

Step 2: Divide both sides by -54

-54x < 27

-54x / -54 < 27 / -54

Since you divide by a negative, you must flip the sign

x > -0.5

Answer: x > -0.5

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