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What is -3 > -2x + 7 ?

Kirill Husiatyn asked May 12, 2023

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What is -3 > -2x + 7 ?

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Kirill Husiatyn asked May 12, 2023

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To solve this, we begin by subtracting 7 from both sides:

-3 - 7 = -10
7 - 7 = 0

Our expression becomes:

-10 > -2x

Divide both sides by the coefficient:

5 > x

Now to switch signs:

5 < x

Our expression then becomes x > 5.

TommCatt answered May 17, 2023

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