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Solve -3(x - 4) > -2x + 5

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Answer:

x < 7.

Explanation:

-3(x - 4) > -2x + 5

-3x + 12 > -2x + 5

-3x + 2x > 5 - 12

-x > -7 Note: we divide by -1 so the sign flips:

x < 7.

User Iflp
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Answer:

x<7

Explanation:

-3(x - 4) > -2x + 5 Distribute

-3x+12>-2x+5 Subtract 12 from both sides

-3x>-2x-7 Add 2 to both sides

-5x>-7 Simplify

x<7

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