SOLUTION: solve using the addition principle 2x + 7 > x + 12 the solution set is { x/x > _____ }

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Question 652247: solve using the addition principle
2x + 7 > x + 12
the solution set is { x/x > _____ }

Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!





the solution set is { |}

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given inequality.


Subtract from both sides.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is


the solution set is { x | x > 5 }

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