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How do you solve this inequality?

How do you solve this inequality?-example-1

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Given inequality:
-5z+2>5
Solving for z.
Subtract 2 from both sides
-5z>3
Multiply both sides by -1 and reverse the inequality.
(-1 x -5z) < (-1 x 3)
5z<-3
Divide both sides by 5.
z<-3/5

Answer: z < -3/5
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