SOLUTION: Solve the inequality. r - 12 < 7 Here are the choices. 1.) r < -5 2.) r > -5 3.) r > 19 4.) r < 19 Please HELP !!!!!

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Question 128205: Solve the inequality.
r - 12 < 7 Here are the choices.

1.) r < -5
2.) r > -5
3.) r > 19
4.) r < 19
Please HELP !!!!!

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can add the same quantity to both sides
of an inequality without violating it
Try simple examples like

Suppose I add 1000 to both sides?

It's still just as true as it was before

I'll add 12 to both sides

The correct choice is (4)

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