SOLUTION: Solve the inequality and graph on a number line. 7x + 4 ≤ x – 2

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Question 631844: Solve the inequality and graph on a number line.
7x + 4 ≤ x – 2

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given inequality.


Subtract from both sides.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is


Here's the graph of the solution set (on the number line)



Notice the closed circle is at the endpoint.

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