document.write( "Question 307442: how do I solve 2x + 3 -7x is greater than or equal to 12? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #219954 by rapaljer(4671)\"\" \"About 
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\"2x%2B+3-7x+%3E=12\"
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Divide both sides by -5, but remember that when you divide both sides by a NEGATIVE number, you REVERSE the inequality!!\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
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