Question

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

Answer 1

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