SOLUTION: " -2 IS LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 2x + 1 < 6 " How do I solve this compound inequality problem and write the answer in INTERVAL NOTATION? The two inequality signs in this problem

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Question 790608: " -2 IS LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 2x + 1 < 6 "
How do I solve this compound inequality problem and write the answer in INTERVAL NOTATION?
The two inequality signs in this problem confused me.
Thank you for your time.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-2 IS LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 2x + 1 < 6 "
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-2 <= 2x+1 < 6
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-3 <= 2x < 5
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-3/2 <= x < 5/2
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How do I solve this compound inequality problem and write the answer in INTERVAL NOTATION?
Ans: [-3/2,5/2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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