How do you solve #27< 5x + 2#?

1 Answer

#x > 5#

Explanation:

With inequalities, you can treat them like equations when it comes to addition and subtraction, so first you would subtract the 2 from both sides

#27 - 2 < 5x + 2#

#25 < 5x#

Now with inequalities, when you divide, you have to check the sign of the number you're dividing by. If it's negative, flip the inequality; if positive, you can keep it the same
Since in this case it's positive the inequality will remain the same.

#25/5 < (5x)/5#

#5 < x#

#x > 5#