Add 17 to isolate q: Next, add 17 to both sides of the inequality to isolate the term with the variable q on one side.−q−17+17>2+17This simplifies to −q>19.
Divide by −1 to solve: Now, divide both sides by −1 to solve for q. Remember that dividing by a negative number reverses the inequality sign.−−1q<−119This simplifies to q<−19.
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