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5-9x>-7
how would i solve this

User SohamC
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Answer:

(-∞ , 4/3)

Explanation:

5 − 9x > -7

⇒ -5 + 5 − 9x > −5 + -7 (add 5 to both sides)

⇒ − 9x > −12

⇒ x < 12/9 (multiply Botha side so by -1/9)

⇒ x < 4/3

⇒ x ∈ (-∞ , 4/3)

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