-5(x+7)<-10 ok so we need to distribute the -5 into the x and 7. -5x+-35<-10 then, we combine like terms. -5x+-35<-10 +35 +35 -5x<25 Then, we get the variable to be by itself. -5x<25 divide by -5 x<-5
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