document.write( "Question 1149722: Can you please help me with the steps in solving this problem?
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IGNORE the other person's attempt, as it's TOO MUCH work, and too COMPLEX!
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document.write( "- 2x - 5 < 3
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document.write( "- 2x < 3 + 5 ------ Adding 5 to both sides
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document.write( "- 2x < 8
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