Do distributed property
7/3+3(2/3-1/3)^2
7/3+3×(2/3-1/3)^2
7/3+3×(1/3)^2
7/3×3×1/9
7/3×1/3
7+1/3
8/3 or 2 and 2/3 or 2.66667
Answer:
x < -2
General Formulas and Concepts:
<u>Pre-Algebra</u>
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
<u>Algebra I</u>
Equality Properties
- Multiplication Property of Equality
- Division Property of Equality
- Addition Property of Equality
- Subtraction Property of Equality
Terms/Coefficients
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Step 1: Define</u>
<em>Identify.</em>
5x + 12 < 2
<u>Step 2: Solve for </u><em><u>x</u></em>
- [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 12 on both sides: 5x < -10
- [Division Property of Equality] Divide 5 on both sides: x < -2
Yes, in simplest form, both fractions are 1/3 (one over three)
