Question

Solve 2x - 8 < 7...........................................................................

Answer 1

Explanation:

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`2x - 8 < 7`

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—First, move 8 to right side and change it to be a positive number.

`2x - 8 < 7`

`2x < 7 + 8`

`2x < 15`

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—And then, find x by moving 2 to the right side.

`2x < 15`

`x < (15)/(2)`

Answer 2

x < 7.5

Explanation:

2x - 8 < 7

First, take -8 to the right side.

2x < 7 + 8

2x < 15

Now, divide both sides by 2.

x < 7.5