Question

Solve the compound inequality.
5 < 2x - 1 < 9
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Answer 1

3 < x < 5

Explanation:

5 < 2x - 1 < 9

Add 1 to both sides

That's

5 + 1 < 2x - 1 + 1 < 9 + 1

6 < 2x < 10

Divide all sides by 2

That's

6/2 < 2x/2 < 10/2

We have the final answer as

3 < x < 5

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