Question 332016


{{{-3<2x+1<5}}} Start with the given compound inequality.



{{{-3-1<2x<5-1}}} Subtract {{{1}}} from all sides.



{{{-4<2x<5-1}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-4<2x<4}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{(-4)/2<x<(4)/2}}} Divide all sides by 2.



{{{-2<x<2}}} Reduce.



So our answer is {{{-2<x<2}}}