Question

4 What is the solution to the inequality -3x-42>3 ?

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• What is the solution to the inequality -3x-42>3 ?

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$- 3 x - 42 \gt 3$

Add 42 to both sides.

$-3x>3+42$

Add 3 and 42 to get 45.

$-3x>45$

Divide both sides by -3. As -3 is <0, the inequality direction has changed.

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Divide 45 by -3 to get -15.

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