SOLUTION: I have the answer to my problem, 2x-7<9 answer -1<x<8 my problem is that i do not know how to show the work needed to get to the answer, i am allowed to use a calculator, but i

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Question 644897: I have the answer to my problem, 2x-7<9
answer -1 my problem is that i do not know how to show the work needed to get to the answer,
i am allowed to use a calculator, but i CANNOT figure out how to show the steps!
ANY help would be greatly Appreciated
Thank you
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

2x-7%3C9 Start with the given inequality.


2x%3C9%2B7 Add 7 to both sides.


2x%3C16 Combine like terms on the right side.


x%3C%2816%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x%3C8 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x%3C8

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