Question

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

Answer 1

`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`