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What is the solution to this inequality 7x -4 < 4 (x+3)​

User Rotgers
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Answer:

x < 17/3

Explanation:

Perform the indicated multiplication.

We get 7x - 4 < 4x + 12

Combining the x terms, we get:

3x - 4 < 12

Combining the constants, we get:

3x < 16

Solving for x: x < 17/3

All numbers smaller than 17.3 are solutions to this inequality.

User J Seabolt
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