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-3x+5>17 what is the value of x in the set of inequality

User Binier
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Answer:

x < -4

Explanation:

-3x + 5 > 17

17 - 5 = 12

-3 x 4 = -12 (wrong)

-3 x -4 = 12 (correct)

12 + 5 > 17( wrong)

something less than a negative four

when you multiply or divide a negative to get a specific amount of number for the variable you have to flip the symbol.

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