Question 147728


Let's see if {{{x=2}}} is a solution for the inequality {{{7+3x < 7x-2}}}.



{{{7+3x < 7x-2}}} Start with the given inequality.



{{{7+3*(2) < 7*(2)-2}}} Plug in {{{x=2}}}.



{{{13< 7*(2)-2}}} Evaluate and simplify the left side.



{{{13<12}}} Evaluate and simplify the right side.



Since the inequality is <b>not</b> true, this means that {{{x=2}}} is <b>not</b> a solution.