Solve for the solution set: 5a+18<−27 (1 point)

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To solve the inequality 5a + 18 < -27, we can start by subtracting 18 from both sides:

5a < -27 - 18

5a < -45

Next, we can divide both sides of the inequality by 5 to solve for a:

5a / 5 < -45 / 5

a < -9

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