Solve this inequality. -5x + 7 > 42 A. x> 245 B. x < -175 C. x > 7 D. x < -7

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Solve this inequality.

-5x + 7 > 42
A. x> 245
B. x < -175
C. x > 7
D. x < -7

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Answer:

x < -7

Explanation:

-5x + 7 > 42

Subtract 7 from each side

-5x + 7-7 > 42-7

-5x > 35

Divide each side by -5, remembering to flip the inequality

-5x/-5 <35/-5

x < -7

Clawish answered Mar 14, 2021

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