Question

Solve the following inequality.
20 < 8

Answer 1

x > 12/7

x > 1 5/7

Explanation:

7x + 8 > 20

Subtract 8 from each side

7x+8-8 > 20-8

7x > 12

Divide each side by 7

7x/7 > 12/7

x > 12/7

Changing to a mixed number

x > 1 5/7