SOLUTION: I want to see the steps in solving 2 math problems. Got them wrong on a quiz and have no idea what I am doing. 5x+6<88 2x+5=1

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Question 320300: I want to see the steps in solving 2 math problems. Got them wrong on a quiz and have no idea what I am doing.
5x+6<88
2x+5=1
Found 2 solutions by rfer, stanbon:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x+6<88
5x<82
x<16.4
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2x+5=1
2x=-4
x=-2

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x+6<88
5x < 82
x < 82/5
x < 16 2/5
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2x+5=1
2x = -4
x = -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.