Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Sections 2.1-2.4 - Integrated Review - Linear Equations and Inequalities - Page 88: 9

Answer

There is no solution for the inequality.

Work Step by Step

Solve for x. $7x\lt7(x-2)$ Apply the distributive property. $7x\lt7x-14$ Subtract 7x from both sides. $7x-7x=7x-14-7x$ $0=-14$ Since there is no way for this statement to be true, there is no solution for x.
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