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Solve this inequality: 3b – 7 < 32

A. b < 8.33
B. b < 39
C. b < 5
D. b < 13

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It's a lot like solving equations.

3b-7 < 32
Add 7 to each side.
3b < 39
Divide by 3 on each side.
b < 13

Hope this helps :)
User HelloB
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Answer:

D) b < 13 .

Explanation:

Given : 3b – 7 < 32 .

To find : Solve this inequality.

Solution : We have given 3b – 7 < 32 .

On adding 7 both sides both sides.

3b < 32 + 7.

3b < 39.

On dividing both sides by 3.

b < 13 .

Therefore, D) b < 13 .

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