Question

Solve for a

2 a + 5 < 9

Answer 1

Explanation:

2 a + 5 < 9

=2a + 5-5 <9-5

=2a <4

=2a 4

__ < __

2 2

= a<2

Answer 2

a= 1

Explanation:

2*1+5<9

7<9

if a =2

4+5<9

9=9

thus not true ......thus the answer is 1