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20 solve 2(4 x + 3) < 5 x + 21. a) { x | x < 9} b) { x | x > -5} c) { x | x > -9} d) { x | x < 5}

Oliver had $50 on the day before his birthday. after he recived some money for his birthday , he had $75. write and solve eqaution to find how much money oliver received for his birthday. x+50=75