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Which number line represents the solution to the inequality

1
+
2
x
<

7
?

Which number line represents the solution to the inequality 1 + 2 x < − 7 ?-example-1

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Answer:


\boxed {x < -4} (Choice D)

Explanation:

You first need to solve the following inequality in order to get the actual answer and find the actual graph:


1 + 2x < -7

-Subtract
1 to both sides:


1 - 1 + 2x < -7 - 1


2x < -8

-Divide both sides by
2:


(2x)/(2) < (-8)/(2)


\boxed {x < -4}

The number line graphed:

Which number line represents the solution to the inequality 1 + 2 x < − 7 ?-example-1
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