Solve for x: 2x - 7 > 5
Published on October 7, 2024
Solve for x in the inequality 2x - 7 > 5. The solution is x > 6.
Question
Solve for x: 2x - 7 > 5
Answer
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Add 7 to both sides of the inequality:
2x - 7 + 7 > 5 + 7This simplifies to:2x > 12
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Divide both sides of the inequality by 2:
2x / 2 > 12 / 2This gives you:x > 6