SOLUTION: Is x=7 a solution of the inequality 5+2x<15? I need help with this

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Question 152708: Is x=7 a solution of the inequality 5+2x<15?
I need help with this
Found 2 solutions by mangopeeler07, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by mangopeeler07(462) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is x=7 a solution of the inequality 5+2x<15?

Plug in 7 for x
5+2(7)<15

Distribute
5+14<15

Simplify
19<15

That's a lie, so x=7 is not a solution.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%2B2x%3C15 Start with the given inequality.


5%2B2%2A%287%29%3C15 Plug in x=7.


5%2B14%3C15 Multiply


19%3C15 Add.


Since the inequality is not true, this means that x=7 is not a solution.