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Solve the inequality 2x-5>7

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2x - 5 > 7
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Add 5 to each side
2x − 5 + 5 > 7 + 52x > 12
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Finally, divide each side by 2
2x ÷ 2 > 12 ÷ 2
x > 6
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x > 6 is your answer

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User Tleb
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2x - 5 > 7
----------------------------
Add 5 to each side
2x − 5 + 5 > 7 + 52x > 12
------------------------------------
Finally, divide each side by 2
2x
÷ 2 > 12 ÷ 2
x > 6
-----------------------------------------------
x > 6 is your answer

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