Answer:
x > - 1.25
Explanation:
0.2(x + 20) – 3 > –7 – 6.2x
0.2x + 4 - 3 > - 7 - 6.2x
0.2x + 1 > - 7 - 6.2x
Collect like terms
0.2x + 6.2x > -7 - 1
6.4x > -8
x > - 8/6.4
x > - 1.25
Note:
The > didn't change because you didn't divide by a negative value
Inequality signs changes when divided by a negative value