Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 7 - Exponents and Exponential Functions - 7-7 Exponential Growth and Decay - Mixed Review - Page 461: 54

Answer

x $\lt$ 2

Work Step by Step

7x + 2 $\lt$ 16 Subtract 2 from both sides to get 7x by itself: 7x + 2 - 2 $\lt$ 16 - 2 7x $\lt$ 14 Now, divide both sides by 7 to get x by itself: 7x $\div$ 7 $\lt$ 14 $\div$ 7 x $\lt$ 2
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.