Which value of x is in the solution set of the following inequality? -3x + 5 less than 17

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Timsmelik · Answer 1 · 2021-05-11T07:32:49+0000

Answer:

x>-4

Explanation:

-3x+5<17

subtract 5 from both sides

-3x<12

divide 3 from both sides

-x<4

divide by -1

x<-4

when dividing a negative number you flip the sign

x>-4