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(-5 - x)/(3) < 4
Start out by multiplying both sides by 3. This is to get rid of any fractions we have!
3 • (-5 - x)/(3) < 4 • 3
Simplify!
-5 -x < 12
Add 5 to both sides so that we can isolate our variable.
-5 - x + 5 < 12 + 5
Simplify!
-x < 17
Divide both sides by -1.
Keep in mind that when dividing by a negative number, you must change the sign of the “crocodile mouth.” So, < turns into >.
-1 / -x > 17 / -1
Simplify.
x > -17
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