SOLUTION: What are the solutions to 2x+5<2+3x? How do I begin this problem?

Question 123843: What are the solutions to 2x+5<2+3x?
How do I begin this problem?
Answer by iluvbuilding429(41) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What are the solutions to 2x+5<2+3x?
How do I begin this problem?

You solve an inequality just like an equation. The only difference is that if you multiply or divide by a negative number, you must flip the inequality sign.

Begin with the given inequality:

The first thing you want to do is get the variable on one side, so subtract 2x from both sides:

Now, subtract 2 from both sides:

So your answer is:
RELATED QUESTIONS
HOW DO I BEGIN TO SOLVE THIS... (answered by solver91311)

The problem says for me to solve but I don't even know how to begin. I know I need an LCM (answered by stanbon)

Graph the inequality y>=1 I do not understand how to begin this... (answered by solver91311)

How do I begin to solve this equation (absolute value bar)2x+1/3x+4(absolute value bar) = (answered by stanbon)

I apologize in advance, but I am unsure as to the type of problems these are. 1.... (answered by checkley77,stanbon)

Find All Real Solutions To The Equation 1/3x+18-1/2x+12=1/x^2+6x how do you solve a (answered by Fombitz)

I have a problem that states, "use the graph to find solutions to the equation" and the... (answered by checkley71)

where do I begin with this problem?... (answered by jim_thompson5910,midwood_trail)

I am really suffering in this class.The problem is y=3x+6 (answered by Earlsdon)