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a) To solve the equation ax + 15 = 44, we can subtract 15 from both sides to isolate the variable:
ax = 44 - 15
ax = 29
Then, we can divide both sides by a to solve for x:
x = 29/a
So, the solution is x = 29/a.
b) To solve the inequality ax - 44 < 15, we can add 44 to both sides to isolate the variable:
ax < 15 + 44
ax < 59
Then, we can divide both sides by a (remembering that a > 0, so we don't need to change the direction of the inequality sign):
x < 59/a
So, the solution is x < 59/a.
Therefore, the solutions are:
a) x = 29/a
b) x < 59/a