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Solve the following inequality: 3x-5>5x-3

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Answer:

x < - 1

Explanation:

given the inequality

3x - 5 > 5x - 3 ( subtract 5x from both sides )

- 2x - 5 > - 3 ( add 5 to both sides )

- 2x > 2

divide both sides by - 2, reversing the symbol , as a result of dividing by a negative quantity

x < - 1

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