Question

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Solve for x: -2x + 5 < 7
Ox>-1
Oxx-1
Ox= -6
Ox<-6

Answer 1

• -2x+5<7

Take 5 right

• -2x<7-5
• -2x<2

Multiply negative

• 2x>-2
• x>-1

Answer 2

x > -1

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify.

-2x + 5 < 7

Step 2: Solve for x

1. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 5 on both sides: -2x < 2
2. [Division Property of Equality] Divide -2 on both sides: x > -1