SOLUTION: Solve the inequality: 2x +5<7 for x

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Question 622197: Solve the inequality:
2x +5<7 for x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B5%3C7 Start with the given inequality.


2x%3C7-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


2x%3C2 Combine like terms on the right side.


x%3C%282%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x%3C1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x%3C1