SOLUTION: is 2 - x > 17 ==> x < -15 ?

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Question 644578: is 2 - x > 17 ==> x < -15 ?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given inequality.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Divide both sides by to isolate . note: Remember, the inequality sign flips when we divide both sides by a negative number.


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is

So you are 100% correct. Nice job.

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