Question

Solve each inequality.
1. 5x + 2 <17

Answer 1

x<3

Explanation:

5x+2<17

Subtract 2 from both sides.

5x<17−2

Subtract 2 from 17 to get 15.

5x<15

Divide both sides by 5. Since 5 is positive, the inequality direction remains the same.

x=15/5

Divide 15 by 5 to get 3.

x<3