SOLUTION: I get confused when switching the sign... I just don't understand and I was wondering if you could please walk me through it. I just want to know and understand how to do this.

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Question 546516: I get confused when switching the sign... I just don't understand and I was wondering if you could please walk me through it. I just want to know and understand how to do this. Thank you in advance.
22 - 5x < 11x - 14

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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22 - 5x < 11x - 14
Add 5x
22 < 16x - 14
Add 14
36 < 16x
9/4 < x
9/4 is less than x, so x > 9/4
x > 9/4