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OpenStudy (anonymous):

-12>x-7

OpenStudy (harleygirl18):

−12>x−7 Step 1: Flip the equation. x−7<−12 Step 2: Add 7 to both sides. x−7+7<−12+7 x<−5 Answer: x<−5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Add 7 to both sides, then it will be -5>x. You DO NOT flip the sign, that is only for multiplying and dividing inequalities with negative numbers. So the answer is -5>x.

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