SOLUTION: Can you please help me with this question. Solve for x. Collect xs on the left side. The solution should be presented with x first, the coorect inequality symbol, then the numb

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: Can you please help me with this question. Solve for x. Collect xs on the left side. The solution should be presented with x first, the coorect inequality symbol, then the numb      Log On


   



Question 54417: Can you please help me with this question.
Solve for x. Collect xs on the left side. The solution should be presented with x first, the coorect inequality symbol, then the number.
3(x + 1) < 18
I really appreciate your help!

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(x + 1) < 18
Used distribution to get:
3x+3<18
Divide thru by 3 to get:
x+1<3
Subtract 1 from both sides to get:
x<2
Cheers,
Stan H.