Step 1: Simplify both sides of the inequality.
2 x − 3 > − 5 x + 11
Step 2: Add 5x to both sides.
2 x − 3 + 5 x > − 5 x + 11 + 5 x
7 x − 3 > 11
Step 3: Add 3 to both sides.
7 x − 3 + 3 > 11 + 3
7 x > 14
Step 4: Divide both sides by 7.
7 x
7 > 14
7
x > 2