Question

What is the solution to the inequality -3x + 7 > 1? x

Answer 1

x < 2

Explanation:

Step 1: Subtract 7 from both sides

-3x+7-7>1-7

-3x>-6

Step 2: Divide both sides by -3

-3x/-3>-6/-3

Since you divided by a negative, you must flip the sign.

-3x/-3>-6/-3

x<2