Solve 7x+9<58

.(1 point)
Responses

x<397
x less than 397

x<343
x less than 343

x<7
x less than 7

x < 9 4/7
x less than 9 Start Fraction 4 over 7 end fraction

1 answer

To solve the inequality \( 7x + 9 < 58 \), follow these steps:

  1. Subtract 9 from both sides: \[ 7x < 58 - 9 \] \[ 7x < 49 \]

  2. Divide both sides by 7: \[ x < \frac{49}{7} \] \[ x < 7 \]

So the solution is \( x < 7 \).

The correct response is: x < 7 x less than 7