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Question 194918This question is from textbook mathematics application and concepts
: can you please help me answer this question: -4k+1>-11 This question is from textbook mathematics application and concepts

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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source):
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Start with the given inequality.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate . note: Remember, the inequality sign flips when we divide both sides by a negative number.

Reduce.

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So the answer is

Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source):
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-4k+1>-11
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-4k>-12.......subtracted 1 from both sides
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k<3...........divided both sides by -4 which means we must reverse the inequality