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6(r-9)+3 > 7(r+3)-22.
asked Mar 13, 2014 in PRE-ALGEBRA by homeworkhelp Mentor

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6(r - 9) + 3 > 7(r + 3) - 22

6r - 54 + 3 > 7r + 21 - 22

6r - 51 > 7r - 1

Add 51 to each side.

6r - 51 + 51 > 7r - 1 + 51

6r  > 7r + 50

Subtract 7r  from each side.

6r - 7r  > 7r - 7r + 50

- r  > 50

Multiply each side by negative one and flip the symbol.

Solution r  < - 50.

answered Mar 13, 2014 by david Expert

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