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The difference of 5 times a number and 9 is greater than the number minus 2

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Answer:

x > 7/4

Explanation:

(5x -9) > x - 2 Given now subtract 'x' from both sides

4x -9 > -2 Now add 9 to both sides

4x > 7 now divide both sides by 4

x > 7/4

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