Question 304099
3x-7<2x+1
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The object is to solve for x, meaning to get x on the left side by itself.
3x-7<2x+1
Add 7
3x<2x+8
Subtract 2x
x<8
x is less than 8
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That's all.  It's the same as if the < were an equal sign (in this case).