Question

Find the solution for 72 < 7x − 5.

1 x < -11
2 x > 11
3 x > 21
4 x < 11

Answer 1

Option 2.
`x > 11`

Explanation:

we have

`72 < 7x-5`

Solve the inequality for x

Adds 5 both sides

`72+5 < 7x-5+5`

`77 < 7x`

Divide by 7 both sides

`77/7 < 7x/7`

`11 < x`

Rewrite

`x > 11`