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1. solve \\(-4t - 5 > 2t + 13\\) for \\(t\\). \\(t < -9\\) \\(t > -3\\)…

Question

  1. solve \\(-4t - 5 > 2t + 13\\) for \\(t\\).

\\(t < -9\\)

\\(t > -3\\)

\\(t < -3\\)

\\(t > -9\\)

Explanation:

Isolate variable terms

Using the Linear Equation Solving and Algebraic Simplification knowledge points

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Isolate constant terms

Using the Linear Equation Solving and Algebraic Simplification knowledge points

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Solve for t and reverse inequality sign

To solve for \(t\), we divide both sides by \(-6\). Since we are dividing by a negative number, we must reverse the inequality sign from \(>\) to \(<\).

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Answer:

  • (A) \(t < -9\)
  • (B) \(t > -3\)
  • (C) \(t < -3\) (Correct answer)
  • (D) \(t > -9\)