SOLUTION: Solve: -2x + 5 > 17 x < 6 x > 6 x < -6 x > -6

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Question 1086633: Solve: -2x + 5 > 17
x < 6
x > 6

x < -6

x > -6
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-2x + 5 > 17

-2x + 5-5 > 17-5 ... subtract 5 from both sides

-2x > 12

-2x/(-2) < 12/(-2) ... Divide both sides by -2. Note the inequality sign flipping

x < -6