Answer:
x < −4
Step-by-step explanation:
−3x + 5 > 17
Subtract 5 from both sides.
−3x > 17 − 5
Subtract 5 from 17 to get 12.
−3x > 12
Divide both sides by −3. Since −3 is < 0, the inequality direction is changed.
Divide 12 by −3 to get −4.
So then you get x < −4 which is your answer.