SOLUTION: Solve the inequality, write its solution set in interval notation, and graph the solutions on a number line. -2(a+1)>-11/4

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Question 1104901: Solve the inequality, write its solution set in interval notation, and graph the solutions on a number line.
-2(a+1)>-11/4
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-2%28a%2B1%29%3E-11%2F4

The only step to be careful for is the first step, multplying by negative one-half.

-2%28a%2B1%29%28-1%2F2%29%3C-%2811%2F4%29%28-1%2F2%29

a%2B1%3C11%2F8

You do the rest.