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“and” compound inequalities: 10<2+4x<20

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Answer:

2 < x < 4.5

Explanation:

10<2+4x<20

We need to isolate x

Subtract 2 from all sides

10-2<2-2+4x<20-2

8<4x<18

Divide all sides by 4

8/4<4x/4<18/4

2 < x < 9/2

2 < x < 4.5

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