Question 553214


{{{-17>5x-2}}} Start with the given inequality.



{{{0>5x-2+17}}} Add {{{17}}} to both sides.



{{{-5x>-2+17}}} Subtract {{{5x}}} from both sides.



{{{-5x>15}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x<(15)/(-5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-5}}} to isolate {{{x}}}. note: Remember, the inequality sign flips when we divide both sides by a negative number. 



{{{x<-3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x<-3}}}



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