Solve the inequality. (Lesson 5.7)

59x+1>227

Short Answer

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The solution isx<13535.

Step by step solution

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Step 1.  Given

The given inequality is59x+1>227.

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Step 2.  To determine

We have to solve the inequality59x+1>227.

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Step 3.  Calculation 

Solve the given inequality.

59x+1>2275x+99>227          [TakingLeastcommonfactor]5x+9·7>22·935x+63>19835x+6363>19863             [Subtracting63onbothsides]35x>135x<13535          [Dividing-35onbothsidesandreversingtheinequalitysign]

Hence, x<-13535 is the required solution.

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