Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 2 - Solving Linear Inequalities - 2.5 - Solving Compound Inequalities - Exercises - Page 85: 18

Answer

$-5\lt n \lt 4$ The graph is shown below.

Work Step by Step

The given inequality is $\Rightarrow -6\lt 3n+9 \lt 21 $ Subtract $9$ from each expression. $\Rightarrow -6-9\lt 3n+9-9 \lt 21-9 $ Simplify. $\Rightarrow -15\lt 3n\lt 12 $ Divide each expression by $3$. $\Rightarrow \frac{-15}{3}\lt \frac{3n}{3} \lt \frac{12}{3}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow -5\lt n \lt 4$ Hence, the solution is $-5\lt n \lt 4$.
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