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Glven: -7x < -21. Choose the solution set.​

User Samiran
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Answer:

x > 3

Explanation:

Get the variable (x) by itself. Divide both sides by -7. Since a negative/ negative = positive, the 3 is positive. When you multiply or divide by a negative, the inequality sign flips. I hope this helped.

User Probably Rgbkrk
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Answer:

x > 3

Explanation:

-7x < -21

Divide each side by -7, remembering to flip the inequality

-7x/-7 > -21/-7

x > 3

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