SOLUTION: 9x-2x>=14-9(-x-4)

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Question 708940: 9x-2x>=14-9(-x-4)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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9x-2x%3E=14-9%28-x-4%29 Start with the given inequality.


9x-2x%3E=14%2B9x%2B36 Distribute.


7x%3E=14%2B9x%2B36 Combine like terms on the left side.


7x%3E=9x%2B50 Combine like terms on the right side.


7x-9x%3E=50 Subtract 9x from both sides.


-2x%3E=50 Combine like terms on the left side.


x%3C=%2850%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x. note: Remember, the inequality sign flips when we divide both sides by a negative number.


x%3C=-25 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x%3C=-25