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Question 116985: (-3x)-9<15
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, edjones:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(21667) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3x-9%3C15 Start with the given inequality



-3x%3C15%2B9Add 9 to both sides


-3x%3C24 Combine like terms on the right side


x%3E%2824%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate x (note: Remember, dividing both sides by a negative number flips the inequality sign)



x%3E-8 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x%3E-8

Answer by edjones(7311) About Me  (Show Source):
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(-3x)-9<15
-3x-9<15
-3x-9+9<15+9
-3x<24
-3x/-3>24/-3 Remember to reverse the sign when mult. or dividing by a negative.
x>-8
Ed