How do you solve #33 – 2a > 7#?

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Answer 1 · 2015-10-30T22:54:30

You solve it just as you would solve an equation.

#33-2a > 7#

Subtract 33 from each side to isolate #2a#.

#-2a > 7-33#

Subtract #33# from #7#.

#-2a > -26#

Multiply each side of the inequality by #-1# to make #2a# positive.

#2a < 26#

Divide each side by two to find the value of #a#.

#a<13#