For the first question, the correct responses to fill in the blanks are:
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Add or subtract to isolate the variable term first.
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Then multiply or divide to solve for the variable. If you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number, then reverse the inequality symbol.
For the second question, to solve the inequality \(-5x > 20\):
- Divide both sides by \(-5\): \[ x < -4 \]
So the final answer is: x < -4