SOLUTION: I have been stuck on this problem for my homework and would appreciate any help. "Solve the compound inequality, graph the solution set: x+5>10 and 2x-5>-17 thank you so much

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Question 973468: I have been stuck on this problem for my homework and would appreciate any help.
"Solve the compound inequality, graph the solution set: x+5>10 and 2x-5>-17
thank you so much

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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"Solve the compound inequality, graph the solution set: x+5>10 and 2x-5>-17
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x+5 > 10
x > 5
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2x-5 > -17
2x > -12
x > -6
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It's 2 separate inequalities.
x > 5 makes x > -6 superfluous.