Question

If −25x+14>20 what is X?

Answer 1

x < -6/25

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtract Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-25x + 14 > 20

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Subtract 14 on both sides: -25x > 6
2. Divide -25 on both sides: x < -6/25

Here we see that any number x less than -6/25 would work as a solution to the inequality.