Question

-2x – 5 > 12 Solve inequality and express on number line.

Answer 1

Answer:

     x   < 17/2    

Step-by-step explanation:

-2x - 5 > 12

   - 2x > 12 + 5

   - 2x > 17

     x   < 17/2    

(note that the sign changes whenever we divide or multiply both sides with a negative number)

I hope this helped.