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What is the solution to this inequality?

4
x
+
1
>
9
x
+
16

A.
x
>
−
3

B.
x
<
−
3

C.
x
>
3

D.
x
<
3

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Solve 4x + 1 > 9x + 16.

Subtract 9x from both sides: 4x - 9x + 1 > 16 → -5x + 1 > 16.
Subtract 1: -5x > 15.
Divide by -5 (flip inequality): x < -3.

Answer: B. x < -3.