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algebraSolve:
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Multi-step inequalities with distribution require careful order of operations.
- Distribute: , giving
- Combine like terms:
- Add 11:
- Divide by 6:
?�� Strategic Tip: When distributing, multiply the coefficient by each term inside the parentheses, then combine like terms before isolating the variable.
Choice B is incorrect because it reverses the inequality without justification (we divided by positive 6). Choice C is incorrect because it might result from incorrectly combining -15 and 4 to get -11, then adding to 25 incorrectly. Choice D is incorrect because it combines both wrong value and wrong direction.