To solve the inequality \(-3(x + 3) > -30\), follow these steps:
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Distribute \(-3\) on the left side: \[ -3x - 9 > -30 \]
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Add \(9\) to both sides to isolate the term with \(x\): \[ -3x > -30 + 9 \] \[ -3x > -21 \]
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Divide both sides by \(-3\). Remember that when you divide or multiply both sides of an inequality by a negative number, you must reverse the inequality sign: \[ x < 7 \]
The solution to the inequality is: \[ x < 7 \]