Question 554586


{{{6x-5<2x+12}}} Start with the given inequality.



{{{6x<2x+12+5}}} Add {{{5}}} to both sides.



{{{6x-2x<12+5}}} Subtract {{{2x}}} from both sides.



{{{4x<12+5}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{4x<17}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x<(17)/(4)}}} Divide both sides by {{{4}}} to isolate {{{x}}}. 



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x<17/4}}} 



Which in decimal form is {{{x<4.25}}} 



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