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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve the inequality. Explain all steps. 3a - 4 <_5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is that a -5?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no its \[3a - 4 \le 5\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh gotcha

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3a is less than or equal to 9 --- --- 3 3 a is less than or equal to 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[a \le 3\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so that's the answer sorry I don't get any of this

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok, I'll explain better.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

k and thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3a−4≤5 +4 +4 Add 4 to both sides 3a≤9 - - Divide 3 to both sides 3 3 a≤3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok I think I got it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Good :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but just to make sure a<_3 is the answer right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'm 100% positive

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks ur the best I have only been stuck on that one for the past month but I am going to be posting more soon

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