The number next to a variable, for example: 5x, is called a coefficient. And all you do is multiply the number with the variable
Am going to presume you want it solved.
Please pardon my presumption
7 - (2/3)x < x - 8, Take all the x to one side of the inequality
-(2/3)x-x < - 8 -7
-(5/3)x < - 15 Divide both sides by -5/3 and inequality sign changes
x > (-15)/(-5/3)
x > 15 * 3/5 . 5 into 15 is 3.
x > 3*3
x > 9
