How do you solve and graph $r - (- 5) > - 2$ $r - (-5) > -2$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2018-01-26T14:09:35

See a solution process below

First, remove the term on the left side of the inequality from parenthesis. Remember "minus a minus is a p;us":

$r + 5 > - 2$ $r + 5 > -2$

Now, subtract $5$ $color(red)(5)$ from each side of the inequality to solve for $r$ $r$ while keeping the inequality balanced:

$r + 5 - 5 > - 2 - 5$ $r + 5 - color(red)(5) > -2 - color(red)(5)$

$r + 0 > - 7$ $r + 0 > -7$

$r > - 7$ $r > -7$

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