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Solve the inequality and graph the solution on the line provided.
7 + 5x < 42

User Kevin Dewalt
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Explanation:

5x<42-7

5x<35

5x/5<35/5

x<7

User Alichino
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Answer:

x < 7

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the inequality.

5x+7<42

Step 2: Subtract 7 from both sides.

5x+7−7<42−7

5x<35

Step 3: Divide both sides by 5.

x<7

For the graph, draw an open circle at 7 and an arrow pointing left.

Hope this helps! :D

User Xkeshav
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