-7 < x+2/4

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To solve the inequality, we can subtract 2/4 from both sides:

-7 - 2/4 < x

Simplify by combining the terms:

-7 - 1/2 < x

Convert the mixed number - 7 1/2 into an improper fraction:

-15/2 < x

Therefore, x is greater than -15/2, which can also be written as x > -7.5.