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Solve the inequality 7(x - 2)<-5.

O x< 9/7
O X<-9/7
X> 9/7
x>-9/7

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Answer:

a) x < 9/7

Explanation:

Now we have to,

→ Find the required value of x.

The inequation is,

→ 7(x - 2) < -5

Then the value of x will be,

→ 7(x - 2) < -5

→ 7(x) - 7(2) < -5

→ 7x - 14 < -5

→ 7x < -5 + 14

→ 7x < 9

→ [ x < 9/7 ]

Hence, option (a) is correct.

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