What is the solution to 3/4 a> -16? A. a> -21 1/3 B. a< -21 1/3 C. a> 21 1/3 D. a< 21 1/3

Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the inequality:

¾ a > -16

Solve for a.

Solution:

In order to solve for, we simply need to multiply 4/3 to both sides of the equation. Multiplying 4/3 will cancel out ¾a leaving behind a.

¾ a > - 16

(4/3)(¾a) > (-16)(4/3)

a > -64/3

a > - 21 ⅓

Final answer:

A. a > - 21 ⅓