Question

Solve for x: −2x + 5 < 7

Answer 1

Inequality Form = X > -1

Interval Notation = (-1,∞)

Answer 2

Answer:

x>-1

Step-by-step explanation:

move the 5 to the other side by subtracting both sides by 5:

-2x+5-5<7-5

=

-2x<2

Divide by negative 2

(Reminder when you divide or multiply anything by negative you need to switch the signs to the other side)

x>-1

Hope this helps!