Let's isolate (1/2)x. To do this, subtract 2 from both sides of the equation, obtaining (1/2)x < -7.
Next, multiply both sides by 2 to eliminate the fraction (1/2):
x < -14
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]\dfrac{1}{2}x+2<-5\qquad\text{subtract 2 from both sides}\\\\\dfrac{1}{2}x<-7\qquad\text{multiply both sides by 2}\\\\2\!\!\!\!\diagup^1\cdot\dfrac{1}{2\!\!\!\1\diagup_1}x<(2)(-7)\\\\x<-14[/tex]
