SOLUTION: Is x=7 a solution of the inequality 5+2x<15? I need help with this

Question 152708: Is x=7 a solution of the inequality 5+2x<15?
I need help with this
Found 2 solutions by mangopeeler07, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by mangopeeler07(462) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is x=7 a solution of the inequality 5+2x<15?

Plug in 7 for x
5+2(7)<15

Distribute
5+14<15

Simplify
19<15

That's a lie, so x=7 is not a solution.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given inequality.

Plug in .

Multiply

Add.

Since the inequality is not true, this means that is not a solution.

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