Question

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5 (-2a – 8 ) < -9a +4

Answer 1

5(-2a-8) < -9a + 4

Use distributive property on left side:

-10a -40 < -9a + 4

Add 40 to both sides

-10a < -9a + 44

Add 9a to both sides

-a < 44

Multiply both sides by -1 and reverse the inequality sign:

A > -44

Answer: a > -44