Answer
$x\lt-\dfrac{17}{3}$
Work Step by Step
Using the properties of inequalities, the solution to the given inequality, $
7x+5\lt4x-12
,$ is
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
7x-4x\lt-12-5
\\\\
3x\lt-17
\\\\
x\lt-\dfrac{17}{3}
.\end{array}
Elementary Algebra
by Kaufmann, Jerome; Schwitters, Karen;
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
1285194055
ISBN 13:
978-1-28519-405-9
Chapter 4 - Proportions, Percents, and Solving Inequalities - 4.5 - Inequalities, Compound Inequalities, and Problem Solving - Problem Set 4.5 - Page 175: 6
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