Answer
$a\lt-9.8$
Work Step by Step
$a+5.2\lt-4.6\longrightarrow$ subtract 5.2 from both sides
$a+5.2-5.2\lt-4.6-5.2\longrightarrow$ simplify
$a\lt-9.8$
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.