Question

How do you solve `-5<a+2`?

Answer 1

See a solution process below:

Explanation:

Subtract `color(red)(2)` from each side of the inequality to solve for `a` while keeping the inequality balanced:

`-5 - color(red)(2) < a + 2 - color(red)(2)`

`-7 < a + 0`

`-7 < a`

We can write the solution in terms of `a` by reversing or "flipping" then entire inequality:

`a > -7`