Question

What is the solution to the inequality
X+ (7 + 2x) <-3x

Answer 1

`x \: < \:- 1 (1)/(6)`

Explanation:

The given inequality is

x+ (7 + 2x) <-3x

Expand parenthesis to get

x+ 7 + 2x <-3x

Group similar terms

x+ 2x +3x<-7

Combine similar terms

6x<-7

Divide both sides by 6

`x \: < \: - (7)/(6)`

Rewrite as improper fraction

`x \: < \:- 1 (1)/(6)`