Solve the following inequality for x. -5x < -15x + 40 A. x > -2.00 B. x > 4 C. x < 4 D. x < -2.00

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Barungi Stephen asked Feb 27, 2023

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Solve the following inequality for x.

-5x < -15x + 40
A.
x > -2.00
B.
x > 4
C.
x < 4
D.
x < -2.00

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Barungi Stephen asked Feb 27, 2023

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The answer will be C X < 4 okay thanks

Martino Bordin answered Mar 1, 2023

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$~~~~~~-5x < -15x +40\\\\\implies -5x +15x < 40\\\\\implies 10x < 40\\\\\implies x < (40)/(10)\\\\\implies x < 4\\\\\text{So, the answer is C.}$

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