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Solve for Variable: 3x + 7 < 16

A. x > 3
B. x < 5
C. x > 6
D. x < 3

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Answer:

D. x < 3

Explanation:

3x + 7 < 16

To solve, we have to isolate x.

3x + 7 < 16

Subtract 7 from both sides :

3x < 9

Divide 3 from both sides :

x < 3

Now in some cases, you could say that the inequality sign would switch, but this is only when you divide by a negative sign, so keep that in mind.

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