Question

Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided 7x-2<10

Answer 1

`\displaystyle x < (12)/(7)`

Explanation:

This is an inequality, not an equation. Notice the sign is a "less than" sign and not an "equal" sign. You still solve it like a normal equation, however:

`\displaystyle 7x-2 < 10\\\\\rightarrow 7x < 12\\\\\rightarrow x < (12)/(7)`