SOLUTION: what is the solution and answer for 2x-5<13 ? thank you very much

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Question 603638: what is the solution and answer for 2x-5<13 ?
thank you very much
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-5%3C13 Start with the given inequality.


2x%3C13%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


2x%3C18 Combine like terms on the right side.


x%3C%2818%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x%3C9 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x%3C9

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