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2x + 1 < 5

Solve the following inequality. Then place the correct number in the box provided.

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Answer:
x<2

Explanation:

Given the inequality
2x + 1 < 5 you can follow these steps to solve it:

- The first step is:

Subtract 1 from both sides on the inequaltity.

Then:


2x + 1-(1) < 5-(1)\\\\2x < 4

- The second and final step is:

Divide both sides of the inequality by 2.

Therefore, you get:


(2x)/(2)<(4)/(2) \\\\(1)x<2\\\\x<2

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