SOLUTION: Is 2 a solution of 3x+5 > 12? - I need the steps for this thanks and answer :)

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Question 152687: Is 2 a solution of 3x+5 > 12?
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I need the steps for this thanks and answer :)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let's see if x=2 is a solution for the inequality 3x%2B5+%3E+12.


3x%2B5+%3E+12 Start with the given inequality.


3%2A%282%29%2B5+%3E+12 Plug in x=2.


6%2B5%3E+12 Multiply


11%3E12 Add.


Since the inequality is not true, this means that x=2 is not a solution.