Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 2 - Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving - 2.6 Solving Inequalities - 2.6 Exercise Set - Page 135: 78

Answer

$\left(-13, \infty \right)$

Work Step by Step

$\bf{\text{Solution Outline:}}$ Use the properties of inequality to solve the given inequality, $ -5\lt9x+8-8x .$ $\bf{\text{Solution Details:}}$ Using the properties of inequality, the given is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} -5\lt9x+8-8x \\\\ -9x+8x\lt+8+5 \\\\ -x\lt13 .\end{array} Dividing both sides by a negative number (and consequently reversing the inequality symbol), the inequality above is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} -x\lt13 \\\\ \dfrac{-x}{-1}\lt\dfrac{13}{-1} \\\\ x\gt-13 .\end{array} Hence, the solution set is $ \left(-13, \infty \right) .$
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