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-3x + 31 < 25 can anyone help me do this please

User Kezz
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Answer:

x > 2

Explanation:

Pull out like factors :

-3x + 6 = -3 • (x - 2)

Divide both sides by -3

Remember to flip the inequality sign:

Solve Basic Inequality :

Add 2 to both sides

x > 2

User Vinnitu
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Answer:

x > 2

Explanation:

-3x + 31 < 25

subtract -31 from both sides:

-3x + 31 - 31 < 25 - 31

simplify:

-3x < -6

reverser the inequality:

3x > 6 divide 3 on both sides

x > 2

User Scrpy
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