Question

solve the inequality 2× - 5 > 7

Answer 1

2x - 5 > 7
add 5 to both sides
2x -5 + 5 > 7 + 5

2x > 12
divide both sides by 2
2x/2 > 12/2

two over two equals one so it "cancels out"

x > 6


ANSWER: x > 6

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