Solve 2x - 8 < 7.

x < 1/2

x

x < 15/2

x > 15/2

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Step-by-step explanation:

Move 8 to the right side of the equivalence symbol to get this: 2x < 15. Then divide by 2, and you will end up with this: x < 7½ [15/2]. Plus, since we are not dividing my a negative, the sign stays as is.