how can i rewrite the following inequality in the form y = mx + b

Question

f(x) > x

you can't change an inequality into an equality.

were you thinking something like f(x) > 1x + 0 ??

no this is how its written in my homework that's why i am confused .

Answer 1

5x-6<14

Answer 2

Y=-5=3(x+1)