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Question 3 of 10

Solve -2x7 > 5x + 14.
A. x>-5
B. x-3
C. x < 5
D. x-3

User Jli
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Let’s solve the inequality:

-2x + 7 > 5x + 14

First, let’s move the variables to one side:

-2x - 5x > 14 - 7

-7x > 7

Now, divide both sides by -7, but remember to reverse the inequality when dividing by a negative number:

x
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