- 1/5-16>32 2/5.

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To solve the inequality \( -\frac{1}{5} - 16 > 32 \frac{2}{5} \), we can first convert everything to improper fractions or decimals to make computations easier.

First, convert \( 32 \frac{2}{5} \) to an improper fraction:

\[ 32 \frac{2}{5} = 32 + \frac{2}{5} = \frac{32 \times 5}{5} + \frac{2}{5} = \frac{160 + 2}{5} = \frac{162}{5} \]

Next, rewrite \( -\frac{1}{5} - 16 \) as:

\[

  • \frac{1}{5} - 16 = -\frac{1}{5} - \frac{16 \times 5}{5} = -\frac{1}{5} - \frac{80}{5} = -\frac{1 + 80}{5} = -\frac{81}{5} \]

Now, we can rewrite the inequality:

\[ -\frac{81}{5} > \frac{162}{5} \]

To eliminate the fractions, multiply through by \( 5 \) (noting that this doesn't change the direction of the inequality since \( 5 \) is positive):

\[ -81 > 162 \]

This statement is false. Thus, the original inequality \( -\frac{1}{5} - 16 > 32 \frac{2}{5} \) is also false.

Final answer: The inequality does not hold.