Solve 2x - 8 < 7. x < 1/2 x > 1/2 x x > 15/2

Question

Solve 2x - 8 < 7.

x < 1/2
x > 1/2
x
x

Answer 1

x

Explanation:

Move 8 to the right side of the equivalence symbol to get this: 2x < 15. Then divide by 2, and you will end up with this: x < 7½ [15\2]. Plus, since we are not dividing my a negative, the sign stays as is.