How do you solve the inequality #7 + 2c - 16 < -9#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-02-05T03:52:01

#c<0#

#7+2c-16<-9#

Subtract #7# from both sides.

#2c-16<-9-7#

Simplify.

#2c-16<-16#

Add #16# to both sides.

#2c<-16+16#

Simplify.

#2c<0#

Divide both sides by #2#.

#c<0/2#

Simplify.

#c<0#