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AlgebraEasy–MediumSolving a one-step inequality

Algebra practice question

Which of the following describes all values of x that satisfy x − 4 < 3?

  1. A. x < 7Correct
  2. B. x > 7
  3. C. x < −1
  4. D. x > −1

Answer: A. x < 7

Adding 4 to both sides gives x < 7.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. x > 7
The direction is wrong.
C. x < −1
This subtracts 4 instead of adding.
D. x > −1
This subtracts 4 and reverses the sign.

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