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-2x + 7 > 1(1 point)

Responses

x > 3
x > 3

x < 3
x < 3

x < 4
x < 4

x > - 16

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To solve the inequality \(-2x + 7 > 1\), follow these steps:

  1. Subtract 7 from both sides: \[ -2x > 1 - 7 \] \[ -2x > -6 \]

  2. Now, divide both sides by -2. Remember that when you divide by a negative number, you must flip the inequality sign: \[ x < 3 \]

So the correct response is: x < 3.