(2k - 3) / -5 > 7....multiply both sides by -5....eliminating the -5 on the left and change the inequality sign because ur multiplying by a negative 2k - 3 < 7 * -5 2k - 3 < -35...add 3 to both sides 2k < -35 + 3 2k < - 32...divide both sides by 2 k < -32/2 k < - 16