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Solve -2x + 7 < -41 how do you solve this

User Denson
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Answer:

x<28

Explanation:

-2x+7<-41

-2x<-48 subtract 7 from both sides

x>24 divide by -2 to both sides

User Jpmorin
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Answer:

x>21

Explanation:

-2x + 7 < -41 Subtract 7 from both sides

-2x<-48 Divide by negative 2

x>21 When you divide by a negative you have to flip the sign

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