SOLUTION: Solve using the addition and multiplicatoin principles. 2 + 5x < 42

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Question 462009: Solve using the addition and multiplicatoin principles.
2 + 5x < 42
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2 + 5x > 42
5x > 40 {subtracted 2 from both sides}
x > 8 {divided both sides by 5}
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