Question

-2x + 5 < 7

Answer 1

To find x, isolate it to one side of the equation
Ot should look like
x>(7-5)/-2
Now simplify right side

Answer 2

how would i simplify

Answer 3

im in 10th grade but have always had trouble with math

Answer 4

ok, so what is 7-5?

Answer 5

2

Answer 6

Now divide 2 by -2

Answer 7

that would be a negative right

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

-4

Answer 10

nope what you did was multiply 2 by -2. You have to divide them

Answer 11

ok

Answer 12

-1

Answer 13

correct. So when solving inequalities, remember that whenever you divide a negative nu,ber from one side of the equation, the sign flips. So your final answer is x>-1

Answer 14

thank you