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Solve for x
4x – 4<8
AND
9x +5 > 23

User QuadX
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Answer:

x<3 AND x>2

Explanation:

First, 4x-4<8. Adding 4 to both sides, 4x<12, and dividing by 4, x<3.

Next, 9x+5>23. Subtracting 5 from both sides, 9x>18, and dividing by 9, x>2.

Therefore, x<3 AND x>2.

User Krishna Sankar
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