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Solve the inequity -2x -1 > 9

(A) x < 5
(B) x > 5
(C) x > - 5
(D) x < -5

User Negas
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Answer:

(D) x < -5......

Explanation:

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User AngeloC
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Answer:

(D) x < -5

Explanation:

-2x -1 > 9

Add 1 to each side

-2x -1+1 > 9+1

-2x > 10

Divide each side by -2, remembering to flip the inequality

-2x/-2 < 10/-2

x < -5

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