SOLUTION: Hi Please help I need the answer and work shown for the following problem! 5 (3w - 4) < 12w + 7 Thank you very much

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Question 1017693: Hi Please help I need the answer and work shown for the following problem!
5 (3w - 4) < 12w + 7
Thank you very much

Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Okay, from
5(3w - 4) < 12w + 7
let's expand the right side and get
15w - 20 < 12w + 7
Now subtract 12w from each side and get
3w - 20 < 7
Now add 20 and get
3w < 27
Now divide by 3...
w < 9