SOLUTION: -13a+17<-15a+17

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Question 783643: -13a+17<-15a+17
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-13a%2B17%3C-15a%2B17 Start with the given inequality.


-13a%3C-15a%2B17-17 Subtract 17 from both sides.


-13a%2B15a%3C17-17 Add 15a to both sides.


2a%3C17-17 Combine like terms on the left side.


2a%3C0 Combine like terms on the right side.


a%3C%280%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate a.


a%3C0 Reduce.


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