Question

what is the -5x - 7 is greater than 28

Answer 1

x > -7

You have to move the constant (7) to the other side:

-5x-7>28 --> -5x>28+7

Then add 7 and 28 together to get 35. Divide both sides by negative five:

-5x>35 --> x>-7

Flip the inequality sign:

x<-7