SOLUTION: Solve the inequality then graph the solution: -2 (x+4)>3x+17

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Question 974579: Solve the inequality then graph the solution:
-2 (x+4)>3x+17
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2B4%3C-6x-34
7x%2B4%3C-34
7x%3C-38
x%3C-38%2F7, five and three-sevenths


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The "thickened" part shows shading to include solution points.
The empty parentheses is the non-included -5%263%2F7.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Solve the inequality then graph the solution:
-2 (x+4)>3x+17
highlight_green%28x+%3C+-+5%29

Graph: Open circle at - 5, and VERY BOLD arrow to the left of - 5.