Question

3x + 1 < 10
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Answer 1

x < 3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

3x + 1 < 10

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Subtract 1 on both sides: 3x < 9
2. Divide 3 on both sides: x < 3

Here we see that any value x smaller than 3 would work as a solution to the inequality.