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3x-7<8x-5
Multiply both sides of the equation by 2. Since 2 is positive, the inequality direction remains the same.
3x-7-8x<-5
Subtract 8x from both sides.
-5x-7<-5
Combine 3x and -8x to get -5x.
-5x<-5+7
Add 7 to both sides.
-5x<2
Add -5 and 7 to get 2.
x>-\frac{2}{5}
Divide both sides by -5. Since -5 is negative, the inequality direction is changed.