SOLUTION: What is the solution of this inequality : -2(n+1) -3<1

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Question 551820: What is the solution of this inequality : -2(n+1) -3<1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-2%28n%2B1%29-3%3C1 Start with the given inequality.


-2n-2-3%3C1 Distribute.


-2n-5%3C1 Combine like terms on the left side.


-2n%3C1%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


-2n%3C6 Combine like terms on the right side.


n%3E%286%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate n. note: Remember, the inequality sign flips when we divide both sides by a negative number.


n%3E-3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is n%3E-3