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- 2x + 5 < 13


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Assignment:
\bold{Solve \ Equation: \ -2x+5<13}

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Answer:
\boxed{\bold{x>-4}}

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Explanation:
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[ Step One ] Subtract 5 From Both Sides


\bold{-2x+5-5<13-5}

[ Step Two ] Simplify


\bold{-2x<8}

[ Step Three ] Multiply Both Sides By -1 (Reverse Inequality)


\bold{\left(-2x\right)\left(-1\right)>8\left(-1\right)}

[ Step Four ] Simplify


\bold{2x>-8}

[ Step Five ] Divide Both Sides By 2


\bold{(2x)/(2)>(-8)/(2)}

[ Step Six ] Simplify


\bold{x>-4}

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\bold{\rightarrow Mordancy \leftarrow}

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