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algebraIf , what is the solution?
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the correct answer. Inequalities with multiple fractions require finding a common denominator.
- LCD is 4: Rewrite as
- Combine fractions: , giving
- Multiply by 4:
- Add 23:
- Divide by 9:
?�� Strategic Tip: When working with multiple fractions, find the LCD (Least Common Denominator) to combine fractions efficiently.
Choice A is incorrect because it represents , which comes from solving with incorrect arithmetic. Choice B is incorrect because it both uses the wrong value and reverses the inequality direction. Choice D is incorrect because while 7 is the correct boundary, the direction should be , not .