SOLUTION: Write the following in inequality notation: 2 x + 5 < 5 x -1

SOLUTION: Write the following in inequality notation: 2 x + 5 < 5 x -1

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Question 567248: Write the following in inequality notation: 2 x + 5 < 5 x -1
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the following in inequality notation:
2 x + 5 < 5 x -1
add -5x to both sides
-3x+5<-1
add -5 to both sides
-3x<-6
divide both sides by -3 and reverse inequality sign
x>2
solution:
(2,∞)
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