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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve this inequality. -5x + 7 > 42

OpenStudy (triciaal):

leave the variable on one side so -7 on each side like an equation get the coefficient of the variable =1 by dividing by -5 when you divide by a negative the sign changes always check your answer what do you have?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Haha im confused..?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do the same thing you would do with an equation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@popcornfun

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Subtract 7 from both sides and divide by -5. When dividing by negative number switch the sign

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes? @usitdown

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