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-9x + 15 > -30 ?

And a explanation

User Jeschwar
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Answer:


x < 5

Explanation:

Step 1: Subtract 15 from both sides


-9x + 15 - 15 > -30 - 15


-9x > -45

Step 2: Divide both sides by -9


-9x / -9 > -45 / -9

Since you divided by a negative, you must flip the sign.


-9x / -9 > -45 / -9


x < 5

Answer:
x < 5

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