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Solve the inequality and enter your solution as an inequality in the box below,

using "<=" for sor">=" for 2 if necessary.
-2(5x + 1) > 48
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User Koala
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Answer:

x < -5

Explanation:

-2(5x + 1) > 48

Divide by -2, remembering to flip the inequality

-2/ -2(5x + 1) < 48/-2

5x +1 < -24

Subtract 1 from each side

5x+1-1 < -24-1

5x < -25

Divide by 5

5x/5 < -25/5

x < -5

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