Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

  1. Step 1: Add 7 to both sides: .
  2. Step 2: Divide by 3: .
Answer
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Why not the others: : the inequality sign must not be reversed when dividing by a positive number. : 7 was subtracted instead of added to both sides. : 18 was not divided by 3.

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