Question

Solve for x: −2x + 5 < 7

Answer 1

Whatever you do to one side, you must do to the other. So first, subtract 5 from both sides.

Answer 2

okay subtract 5 from 7 right ?

Answer 3

Correct.

Answer 4

so -2x<2 ?

Answer 5

Yes. Now what you want to do is isolate x. So divide both sides from -2.

Answer 6

okk so x< -1 ?

Answer 7

Yup! And that should be your final answer.

Answer 8

ok thank you!

Answer 9

You're welcome! Good luck on everything else!