SOLUTION: what is the solution to the inequality 3n-7>17? a.n>3 b.n>8 c.n>9 d.n>8

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Question 610081: what is the solution to the inequality 3n-7>17?
a.n>3
b.n>8
c.n>9
d.n>8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3n-7%3E17 Start with the given inequality.


3n%3E17%2B7 Add 7 to both sides.


3n%3E24 Combine like terms on the right side.


n%3E%2824%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate n.


n%3E8 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is n%3E8

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