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5x-35>21-3x
Multiply both sides of the equation by 5. Since 5 is positive, the inequality direction remains the same.
5x-35+3x>21
Add 3x to both sides.
8x-35>21
Combine 5x and 3x to get 8x.
8x>21+35
Add 35 to both sides.
8x>56
Add 21 and 35 to get 56.
x>\frac{56}{8}
Divide both sides by 8. Since 8 is positive, the inequality direction remains the same.
x>7
Divide 56 by 8 to get 7.