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2\left(x-2\right)+3\left(x+1\right)>54
Multiply both sides of the equation by 6, the least common multiple of 3,2. Since 6 is positive, the inequality direction remains the same.
2x-4+3\left(x+1\right)>54
Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by x-2.
2x-4+3x+3>54
Use the distributive property to multiply 3 by x+1.
5x-4+3>54
Combine 2x and 3x to get 5x.
5x-1>54
Add -4 and 3 to get -1.
5x>54+1
Add 1 to both sides.
5x>55
Add 54 and 1 to get 55.
x>\frac{55}{5}
Divide both sides by 5. Since 5 is positive, the inequality direction remains the same.
x>11
Divide 55 by 5 to get 11.