SOLUTION: Can someone show me how to solve using the addition and multiplication principles? 2 + 5x < 42

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Question 462380: Can someone show me how to solve using the addition and multiplication principles?
2 + 5x < 42

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........add to both sides





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Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can someone show me how to solve using the addition and multiplication principles?
2 + 5x < 42
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Subtract 2 from each side to get:
5x < 40
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Divide both sides by 5 to get:
x < 8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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