x > –5
Solution:
Given expression is –5 < 2x + 5.
Step 1: Let us first switch the sides.
⇒ 2x + 5 > –5
Step 2: Subtract 5 from both side of the inequality.
⇒ 2x + 5 –5 > –5 –5
⇒ 2x > –10
Step 3: Divide by 2 on both sides of the inequality.
[tex]$\Rightarrow\frac{2x}{2} >\frac{-10}{2}[/tex]
⇒ x > –5
Step 4: That is the values of x are greater than –5.
Hence x > –5.
