Question

Solve this inequality.

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

Answer 1

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