SOLUTION: how do i suppose to do problems like 2m+1 less than 13

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Question 654704: how do i suppose to do problems like 2m+1 less than 13
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2m%2B1%3C13 Start with the given inequality.


2m%3C13-1 Subtract 1 from both sides.


2m%3C12 Combine like terms on the right side.


m%3C%2812%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate m.


m%3C6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is m%3C6