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OpenStudy (anonymous):

2(t+5)>4t-7(t+3)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

distribute first

OpenStudy (anonymous):

combine like terms next

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2t + 10 > 4t - 7t + 21

OpenStudy (anonymous):

am i right so far?

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

not quite....look at your 21...is it positive or negative...check again.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks, got it

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

welcome...can you finish it from this point ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

14 - (9t-2) < -t+ 30

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do i distribute the 14 to the 9 and the 2

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

no.....you distribute -1, if there is just a sign with no number showing, it is still a 1.

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