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Consider the inequality -5(x+7)<-10. write an inequality representing a solution for x.

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-5(x + 7) < -10

-5x - 35 < -10
+35 +35

-5x < 25
/ -5 /-5 (remember if you divide(or multiply) an inequality by a negative it switches the symbol)
x > -5
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