AlgebraEasy–MediumSolving a one-step inequality
Algebra practice question
Which of the following describes all values of x that satisfy x − 4 < 3?
- A. x < 7Correct
- B. x > 7
- C. x < −1
- 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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