To solve the inequality -9 ≤ 2/3x - 7 < 5, isolate the variable x. Add 7 to all parts, then multiply all parts by 3 to cancel out the fraction. Finally, divide all parts by 2 to solve for x.
To solve the inequality -9 ≤ 2/3x - 7 < 5, we need to isolate the variable x. First, let's add 7 to all parts of the inequality:
-9 + 7 ≤ 2/3x - 7 + 7 < 5 + 7
-2 ≤ 2/3x < 12
Next, let's multiply all parts by 3 to get rid of the fraction:
-2 * 3 ≤ (2/3x) * 3 < 12 * 3
-6 ≤ 2x < 36
Finally, divide all parts by 2 to solve for x:
-6/2 ≤ (2x)/2 < 36/2
-3 ≤ x < 18
Therefore, the solution to the inequality is -3 ≤ x < 18.