Question

Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided. Leave answer in terms of a mixed number.

7x - 2 < 10

Answer 1

-2

Explanation:

3 + x + 1 = 2

Okay so 3+1 =4.

To get something + 4 to equal 2 we need to use negatives.

-2. It is 2 spaces away from 0 and 4 spaces from 2.

Answer 2

7x-2<10
7x<12
x=
`(7)/(12)`

Hope this helps!