Question

Which number line models the solution set of -2x + 7 > 17?

Answer 1

Answer:

-5

Step-by-step explanation:

-2x+7>17

-2x>17-7

-2x>10

Divide both sides by -2

-2x<10

-2 -2

x<-5

Note:when dividing with a negative the signs changes

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

- 2x + 7 > 17

- 2x > 17 - 7

- 2x > 10

x < 10 ÷ ( - 2 )

x < - 5

x ∈ ( - ∞ , - 5 )