SOLUTION: What is the solution to this proportion: (x+2)/negative 4 is greater than or equal to (x-7)/2

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Question 862689: What is the solution to this proportion: (x+2)/negative 4 is greater than or equal to (x-7)/2
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x%2B2%29%2F%28-4%29%3E=%28x-7%29%2F2
-%28x%2B2%29%3E=2%28x-7%29
-x-2-2x%2B14%3E=0
-3x%2B12%3E=0
12%3E=3x
4%3E=x

No multiplications nor divisions by negative values were used, so direction of the order symbol stayed the same.