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Which represents the solution for the inequality 3x-7>5?

A) x≤4
B) x>4
C) x<4
D) x≥4​

User Pkruk
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To solve this, you need to isolate/get the variable "x" by itself in the inequality:

3x - 7 > 5 Add 7 on both sides

3x - 7 + 7 > 5 + 7

3x > 12 Divide 3 on both sides to get "x" by itself


(3x)/(3) >(12)/(3)

x > 4 (x is any number greater than 4)

Your answer is B

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