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Matteo Brady

Matteo Brady

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2022-06-02

How do you solve - 5 < a + 2 ?

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Beginner2022-06-03Added 6 answers

Step 1
Subtract 2 from each side of the inequality to solve for a while keeping the inequality balanced:
- 5 - 2 < a + 2 - 2
- 7 < a + 0
- 7 < a
We can write the solution in terms of a by reversing or "flipping" then entire inequality:
a > - 7

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