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Solve the inequality and graph the solution

-5-7x < -40

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Answer:

x > 5

Explanation:

-5-7x < -40

Add 5 to each side

-5+5-7x < -40+5

-7x < -35

Divide by -7, remembering to flip the inequality

-7x/-7 > -35/-7

x > 5

Open circle at 5, going to the right

Solve the inequality and graph the solution -5-7x < -40-example-1
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