Question

Solve 7x/3 < 2.

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Answer 1

x < 6/7

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

7x/3 < 2

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Multiply both sides by 3: 7x < 6
2. Divide 7 on both sides: x < 6/7

Here we see that any value x smaller than 6/7 would work as a solution to the inequality.