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3+1/2(3-x)<-7
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Firstly, foil 1/2(3 - x):
3+1.5-0.5x<-7

Next, combine like terms:
4.5-0.5x<-7

Next, subtract 4.5 on both sides of the equation:
-0.5x<-11.5

Next, divide both sides by -0.5, and since you are dividing by a negative, flip the sign as well and your answer will be
x>23

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