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What is the solution set? ​ −5x−6.5>12

User StefanTo
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Assignment:
\bold{Solve \ Equation: \ -5x-6.5>12}

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Answer:
\boxed{\bold{x<-3.7}}

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Explanation:
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[ Step One ] Add 6.5 To Both Sides


\bold{-5x-6.5+6.5>12+6.5}

[ Step Two ] Simplify


\bold{-5x>18.5}

[ Step Three ] Reverse Both Sides Of Equation By -1


\bold{\left(-5x\right)\left(-1\right)<18.5\left(-1\right)}

[ Step Four ] Simplify


\bold{5x<-18.5}

[ Step Five ] Divide Both Sides By 5


\bold{(5x)/(5)<(-18.5)/(5)}

[ Step Six ] Simplify


\bold{x<-3.7}

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\bold{\rightarrow Mordancy \leftarrow}

User Carlos Delgado
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-5x-6.5>12

Add 6.5 to both sides...

-5x>18.5

Divide both sides by -5 and flip the sign...

x<-3.7

User Govinda Sakhare
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