SOLUTION: Solve the inequality. 2x+8<36. Here is how I solved the inequality. 2x+8-8<36-8 2x>28 x<14. Is this correct? Was I suppose to flip the sign? Thanks.

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Question 277465: Solve the inequality. 2x+8<36. Here is how I solved the inequality. 2x+8-8<36-8
2x>28 x<14. Is this correct? Was I suppose to flip the sign? Thanks.

Answer by checkley77(12844)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+8<36
2x<36-8
2x<28
x<28/2
x<14 ans.
Proof:
Let x=13.9
2*13.9+8<36
27.8+8<36
35.8<36

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