Algebra Examples

$- 12 > x - 7$

Step 1

Rewrite so $x$ is on the left side of the inequality.

$x - 7 < - 12$

Step 2

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the inequality.

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Step 2.1

Add $7$ to both sides of the inequality.

$x < - 12 + 7$

Step 2.2

Add $- 12$ and $7$ .

$x < - 5$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Inequality Form:

$x < - 5$

Interval Notation:

$(- \infty, - 5)$