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algebraIf , what is the solution?
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. Negative coefficients require sign reversal when dividing.
- Subtract 10: , giving
- Divide by -5: (REVERSE the sign!)
- Simplify:
?�� Strategic Tip: Dividing by -5 changes to . This reversal is critical and heavily tested.
Choice A is incorrect because it fails to reverse the inequality sign when dividing by -5. Choice C is incorrect because it might come from dividing 40 by 5, using wrong intermediate calculations. Choice D is incorrect because while it correctly reverses the sign, it uses the wrong boundary value.