Question

solve the linear inequality for ( a ). write your answer in inequality notation.
( 2 - 7a < -12 )
show your work here
hint to add inequalities (( <, >, leq, geq )), type \less\ or \greater\

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 2 from both sides

$2 - 7a - 2 < -12 - 2$
$-7a < -14$

Step2: Divide by -7, flip inequality

$\frac{-7a}{-7} > \frac{-14}{-7}$

Answer:

$a > 2$