Question

Solve the inequality.
a minus 10 less than minus 17
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Part 1
A.
a​ > negative 7
B.
a greater than or equals negative 7
C.
a​ < negative 7
D.
a less than or equals negative 7

Answer 1

To solve the inequality \( a - 10 < -17 \), follow these steps:

1. **Add 10 to both sides** of the inequality to isolate \( a \):
\[
a - 10 + 10 < -17 + 10
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
a < -7
\]

So the solution to the inequality is \( a < -7 \).

The correct answer is:
**C. \( a < -7 \)**