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algebra

Solve: 4x794x - 7 \leq 9

A

x4x \leq 4

B

x4x \geq 4

C

x0.5x \leq 0.5

D

x0.5x \geq 0.5

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the correct answer. Solve step by step.

  1. Add 7: 4x164x \leq 16
  2. Divide by 4: x4x \leq 4

💡 Strategic Tip: Since we divided by a positive number, the inequality direction stays the same.

Choice B is incorrect because it has the wrong direction. Choice C is incorrect because calculation error. Choice D is incorrect because calculation error.