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Inequality for -5(4x+7)<25

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-5(4x+7)<25
Use distributive property(Multiply -5 by 4x and 7).
-20x - 35<25
Add 35 to both sides
-20x< 60
Divide both sides by -20 so that the only thing remaining on the left side is the variable x. *Note: When you divide a negative number on both sides of the inequality, the greater than/less than sign flips to it's opposite.
Final Answer: x> -3
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