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-2(5x+1) > 48
To solve this inequality, divide both sides by (-2) as the first step.
Since you divide both sides by a negative number, change the inequality sign to the opposite one. You will get
an equivalent inequality
5x + 1 < - 24
5x < -24 - 1
5x < -25
x < -5.
Solved.
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As an introductory lesson on solving simple linear inequalities see
- Solving simple and simplest linear inequalities
in this site.
