SOLUTION: Solve the inequality: 2x +5<7 for x

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Question 622197: Solve the inequality:
2x +5<7 for x

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given inequality.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is

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