Question

A number x divided by 7 is less than −3.

Answer 1

x<-21

Explanation:

x/7<-3

x<-21

Answer 2

A number = x

x divided by 7 = x/7

is less than = <

-3 = -3

You're question is: x/7 < -3

Simplify it. Isolate the x. Multiply 7 to both sides

(x/7)(7) < (-3)(7)

x < (-3)(7)

Simplify, multiply.

x < -21

x < -21 is your answer