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Solve the inequality -4x + 5 > 21​

User Coding Man
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Answer:

x < -4

Explanation:


-4x+5>21\\\\-4x+5-5>21-5\\\\-4x>16\\\\(-4x>16)/(-4)\\\\ \boxed{x<-4}

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User Lazy Ren
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Answer:

x < -4

Explanation:

Step 1: Write inequality

-4x + 5 > 21

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Subtract 5 on both sides: -4x > 16
  2. Divide both sides by -4: x < -4
User Ilario
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