Question

How do you solve `7x - 2 > 54`?

Answer 1

`x > 8`

Explanation:

If `7x-2 > 54`
then
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`7x > 56`
and
`color(white)("XXXX")`(dividing both sides by 7)
`x > 8`

Remember:

1. You can add or subtract any constant to/from both sides of an inequality without effecting the validity of the inequality.
2. You can multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by any value greater than 0 without effecting the validity of the inequality.