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-5(x+7)<-10 write an inequality for x

User Gilsha
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Answer:

x > -5

Explanation:

-5 (x+7) < -10

The next step is to divide both sides by -5 and flip the sign

(x+7) > [(-10/(-5)]

x+7 > 2

Finally, subtract both sides by 7

x > 2-7

x > -5

User Iryna Batvina
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Answer:

x > -5

Explanation:


-5(x+7)<-10\\x+7>2\\x>-5

User Thealmightygrant
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