Question

Solve 2x - 8 < 7.

{x | x < 1/2}

{x | x > 1/2}

{x | x < 15/2}

{x | x > 15/2}

Answer 1

Answer:

{x | x < 15/2}

Step-by-step explanation:

2x - 8 < 7            add 8 to both sides

2x - 8 + 8 < 7 + 8

2x < 15       divide both sides by 2

2x : 2 < 15 : 2

x < 15/2