Question

Half of seven added to product of x and 4 is less than 1

Answer 1

The equation to represent the given statement is:

(7/2) + (4 * x) < 1

We can simplify the equation as follows:

(7/2) = 3.5

And then:

3.5 + (4 * x) < 1

Finally:

3.5 - 1 < - (4 * x)

2.5 < - (4 * x)

Dividing both sides by -4:

-2.5/4 > x

-0.625 > x

∡

Step-by-step explanation:

This means that for the equation to be true, the value of x must be less than -0.625.