SOLUTION: Solve the following inequalities and graph th esolution on a number line. 2x-5<9

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Question 151112: Solve the following inequalities and graph th esolution on a number line.
2x-5<9
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-5%3C9 Start with the given inequality.


2x%3C9%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


2x%3C14 Combine like terms on the right side.


x%3C%2814%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x%3C7 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x%3C7



So the answer in interval notation is


Also, the answer in set-builder notation is



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