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14 - ( 9t - 2 ) < - t + 30 Anyone know multistep equations

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Answer:

t > -7/4

Explanation:

Step 1: Write out inequality

14 - (9t - 2) < -t + 30

Step 2: Distribute

14 - 9t + 2 < -t + 30

Step 3: Combine like terms

-9t + 16 < -t + 30

Step 4: Add 9t to both sides

16 < 8t + 30

Step 5: Subtract 30 on both sides

-14 < 8t

Step 6: Divide both sides by 8

-7/4 < t

Step 7: Rewrite

t > -7/4

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