Question

Solve the inequality and graph the solution

-5-7x < -40

Answer 1

x > 5

Explanation:

-5-7x < -40

Add 5 to each side

-5+5-7x < -40+5

-7x < -35

Divide by -7, remembering to flip the inequality

-7x/-7 > -35/-7

x > 5

Open circle at 5, going to the right