Solve for the solution set: 5a+18<−27

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Answer 1

To solve for the solution set, we need to isolate the variable "a."

First, subtract 18 from both sides:

5a + 18 - 18 < -27 - 18

This simplifies to:

5a < -45

Now, divide both sides by 5 to get the value of "a":

5a/5 < -45/5

This simplifies to:

a < -9

Therefore, the solution set for the inequality 5a + 18 < -27 is a < -9.