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Question 708382: hello i am trying to solve -6[w - 3] < -24 i have tried many times on my own and find myself stumped. how do i solve this
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-6|w - 3| < -24
Divide by -6, changes to >
|w - 3| > 4
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w-3 > 4
w > 7
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-(w-3) > 4
w - 3 < -4
w < -1