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Solve the inequality 5(x + 2) – 3x > 7 -4(x - 3).X> 3x < -2.5x < -1.5X > 1.5

Solve the inequality 5(x + 2) – 3x > 7 -4(x - 3).X> 3x < -2.5x < -1.5X-example-1
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The given expression is

5(x + 2) – 3x > 7 -4(x - 3)

We would multiply the terms inside the parenthese with the term outside it on both sides of the inequality. Thus, we have

5x + 10 - 3x > 7 - 4x + 12

Collecting like terms, we have

5x - 3x + 4x > 7 + 12 - 10

6x > 9

Dividing both sides of the inequality by 6, we have

6x/6 > 9/6

x > 1.5

the last option is correct

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