What is the solution of the inequality 7(x + 4) < 2(x–5) + 3(x + 9)?

x< -8.125

Step-by-step explanation:

7(x+4) < 2(x-5) -3(x+9)

distribute 7, 2, -3 to the parentheses to the right

7x+28<2x-10-3x-27

add like terms

7x+28<x-37

add x to 7x and subtract -28 to -37

8x<-65

divide both sides by 8

x<-8.125 or (-65/8)

ruth is 6 years old

step-by-step explanation:

6 + 24 = 30,   so 6/30 = .2  

if you do 1/5 it also equals .2, so that is the answer.

the ratio of balloons to tables is 5: 2 and the constant variation is 5.

the equation is y=5x