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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve the inequality -9x/11 - 7 < -5. x < -22/9 x > -22/9 x < 22/9 x > 22/9 @thomaster

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what do i do with the -7 ??"

OpenStudy (abb0t):

add it to both sides of the inequality.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

kk

OpenStudy (anonymous):

just seven or -7

OpenStudy (abb0t):

7

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so A

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@abb0t

OpenStudy (abb0t):

when dividing by a negative number, the inequality sign switches. So \(A\) would NOT be the answer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

b then

OpenStudy (anonymous):

or does the negative go away to?

OpenStudy (abb0t):

Yes \(B\). also, why would the negative go away, you're dividing \(\frac{+}{-}\)!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no idea i asumed.....howd you make the letter like tht

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