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Solve the inequality \( -12 < 4-\frac{3x}{-5} ≤ 2\).

Updated On: Jan 23, 2026
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Solution and Explanation

Given Inequality:

\(-12 < 4 - \frac{3x}{-5} \le 2\)

Note that 
\(4 - \frac{3x}{-5} = 4 + \frac{3x}{5}\)


Step 1: Rewrite the inequality

\(-12 < 4 + \frac{3x}{5} \le 2\)


Step 2: Subtract 4 from all parts

\(-16 < \frac{3x}{5} \le -2\)


Step 3: Multiply all parts by 5

\(-80 < 3x \le -10\)


Step 4: Divide all parts by 3

\(-\frac{80}{3} < x \le -\frac{10}{3}\) 


Graphical Representation on Number Line:

An open circle at −80/3 and a closed circle at −10/3
with the region between them shaded.


Final Answer:

The solution set is 
{ x ∣ −80/3 < x ≤ −10/3 }

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