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-5x divided by 2 >37

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Answer: x < -14.8

Explanation:

To solve for x, we will isolate the x-variable.

Given:


(-5x)/(2) > 37

Multiply both sides of the equation by 2:

-5x > 74

Divide both sides of the equation by -5:

➜ Since we are dividing by a negative, we will flip the direction of the sign.

x < -14.8

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