Question

What is the solution to this inequality?
7x - 4< 4(x+3)

Answer 1

x <16/3

Explanation:

7x - 4< 4(x+3)

Distribute

7x - 4< 4x+12

Subtract 4x from each side

7x-4x - 4< 4x-4x+12

3x-4 < 12

Add4 to each side

3x-4+4 < 12+4

3x<16

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 <16/3

x <16/3