SOLUTION: how do you solve this problem. step by step 2x+2>5x+1

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Question 26307: how do you solve this problem. step by step
2x+2>5x+1
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can solve inequalities such as this much like you would solve equations.
2x%2B2%3E5x%2B1 Subtract 2x from both sides of the inequality.
2%3E3x%2B1 Subtract 1 from both sides.
1%3E3x Finally, divide both sides by 3.
1%2F3%3Ex or x%3C1%2F3