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15 September, 04:55

Sam solved the following problem:

-4x + 5 > 29

-4x + 5 - 5 > 29 - 5

-4x > - 24

-4x/-4 > - 24/-4

x > 6

What were his two mistakes?

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  1. 15 September, 08:45
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    -4x > 24

    x< 6

    Step-by-step explanation:

    -4x + 5 > 29

    -4x + 5 - 5 > 29 - 5 (subtracted 5 on both sides)

    To remove + 5, Sam subtracted 5 on both sides. but 29-5 is 24

    we always put the sign of greatest number. so its positive

    -4x > 24 is correct

    -4x/-4 > 24/-4

    Dividing both sides by - 4 is correct. But when we divide by negative number we need to flip the inequality sign. so > becomes <

    x < 6
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