SOLUTION: -2(5x+1) >48

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Question 1126236: -2(5x+1) >48
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-2(5x+1) > 48


To solve this inequality, divide both sides by (-2) as the first step.


Since you divide both sides by a negative number, change the inequality sign to the opposite one. You will get
an equivalent inequality


5x + 1 < - 24

5x < -24 - 1 

5x < -25

x < -5.

Solved.

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    - Solving simple and simplest linear inequalities
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