SOLUTION: im not sure if this is complex numbers, but i still need help. i do online algebra 11 and i have to solve this 2x + 1 < 5 whats my first step?

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Question 802400: im not sure if this is complex numbers, but i still need help. i do online algebra 11 and i have to solve this 2x + 1 < 5 whats my first step?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve this 2x + 1 < 5 whats [sic] my first step?
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Step 1: Subtract 1

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