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Simplify this equation
-5x+7>22

User Jeferson
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Answer:

x < - 3

Explanation:


- 5x + 7 > 22

Move 7 to the other side of the inequality


- 5x > 22 - 7 \\ - 5x > 15

Divide both sides by - 5


( - 5x)/(5) > - (15)/(5) \\ x > - 3

Reverse the sign

We have the final answer as

x < - 3

Hope this helps you

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