Isolate variable term: Step 1: Isolate the variable term by subtracting 5 from both sides.-9x + 5 - 5 < 17 - 5-9x < 12
Divide by −9: Step 2: Divide both sides by −9 to solve for x. Remember to flip the inequality sign because we are dividing by a negative number.-9x / -9 > 12 / -9x > -4/3
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