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Which of the following is a solution of the inequality 7x + 8 > 20

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Answer:

x > 12/7

x > 1 5/7

Explanation:

7x + 8 > 20

Subtract 8 from each side

7x+8-8 > 20-8

7x > 12

Divide each side by 7

7x/7 > 12/7

x > 12/7

Changing to a mixed number

x > 1 5/7

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