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Solve the inequality for x

2x +3 > −7


Simplify your answer as much as possible.

User Hollie
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2x + 3 > -7
2x +3 -3 > -7 +3
2x > -4
x> -2
User Leventix
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Solve this just like you would an equation. Move the 3 over to the other side by subtraction to get 2x>-10. Now divide both sides by 2 to get x>-5. That's as simple as it gets!
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