SOLUTION: For the problem given below, set up an inequality and solve. Show all work, detailing each step, to ensure that the reader will be able to follow your work. Give your answer in i

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Question 996891: For the problem given below, set up an inequality and solve. Show all work, detailing each step, to ensure that the reader will be able to follow your work. Give your answer in interval notation.

The Problem Below
The difference of twice a number and nine is less than negative two
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x - 9 < -2
Add nine to both sides.
2x < 7
Divide by two.
x < 7/2
In interval notation, that is
(-infinity, 7/2)