SOLUTION: Solve: 5t + 1 > 3t - 13 Is it: A.) t > -6 B.) t > -7 C.) t > 6 D.) t < 7 Please help ASAP!

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Question 139754: Solve:
5t + 1 > 3t - 13
Is it:
A.) t > -6
B.) t > -7
C.) t > 6
D.) t < 7
Please help ASAP!
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve inequalities the same way you solve equations, with one important exception. If in the process you have to multiply or divide by a negative number, then you have to reverse the sense of the inequality.

So add -3t to both sides, then add -1 to both sides, collect terms, and finally divide by the resulting coefficient on the variable. If that division is by a negative number, reverse the inequality sign. If not, leave the sign alone.