Which value of $x$ is in solution set of the inequality: $- 2 x + 5 > 17$ ?

- 8

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- 6

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12

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Solution

The correct option is A $- 8$
$- 2 x + 5 > 17$ (subtract $5$ from both sides)
$- 2 x > 12$ (divide both sides by $- 2$ ; switch the sign)
$x < - 6$
Therefore, $x = - 8$ is included in the solution set.

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