225k views
1 vote
Solve for x: −2x + 5 < 7

The graph shows a number line with an open circle at negative one and shading to the right.
The graph shows a number line with an open circle at negative one and shading to the left.
The graph shows a number line with an open circle at negative six and shading to the right.
The graph shows a number line with an open circle at negative six and shaded to the left.

2 Answers

4 votes

Answer:

-1

Explanation:

-2x + 5 < 7 (subtract 5 from both sides)

-2x < 7-5

-2x < 2

x < 2/-2

x < -1

3 votes

Answer:

first option

Explanation:

solving the inequality

- 2x + 5 < 7 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

- 2x < 2

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

x > - 1

this means an open circle at negative one and shading to the right

User Radheshyam Nayak
by
8.0k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories