SOLUTION: How do I solve multi-step inequalities. For example, 5<7-2t. Or -8<5n-23.

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Question 881921: How do I solve multi-step inequalities. For example, 5<7-2t. Or -8<5n-23.
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How do I solve multi-step inequalities. For example, 5<7-2t. Or -8<5n-23.
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5<7-2t
add -7 to both sides
-2<-2t
divide both sides by -2 and reverse inequality sign
t<1
..
-8<5n-23.
add 23 to both sides
5n>15
divide both sides by 5
n>3