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Seven more than twice a number is less than negative thirteen. Solve the inequality for the unknown number.

User Nneka
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Answer:

If you wanted the in equality equation then your answer is 2n + 7 < -13

If you want the answer to the inequality then its n < -10

Explanation:

2n + 7 < -13

-7 -7

2n < -20

/2 /2

n < -10

User Igodfried
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Answer:

x < -10

Explanation:

First, let x = unknown number. Then create the algebraic equation to solve for x. The equation would be 2x + 7 < -13, so 2x < -20, thus x < -10.

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