Solve the inequality. - 5x / 7 -2>-1

Answer 1

multiply each term by 7 to get of fractions

-5x - 14 ≥ -7
-5x ≥ 7
x ≤ -7/5

Answer 2

I tried that and I came up with x< -1.4, is that correct?

Answer 3

well, what is -7/5 ??

Answer 4

I don't know, -35? I stink at math and all of it's many steps.

Answer 5

I am sorry, but I find it extremely odd that you call these questions "College Algebra" and you don't know what
7 ÷ 5 is .

What "college" are you attending ?

Answer 6

I know right? I almost did not pass my ability to benefit test to get into Barstow College my math skills were so bad. So would the answer be x<_-1.4?

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

Thanks!