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Is 3 a solution to 4x - 3<5?

Is 3 a solution to 4x - 3<5?-example-1

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Answer: No

Step-by-step explanation:

X = 3

Replace the variable X with 3

4 x 3 - 3 (less than or equal to) 5

4 x 3 = 12 - 3 = 9

9 is not equal to or less than 5, thus 3 is NOT a solution

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Answer:

To solve this

4x-3<5

4x<5+3

4x<8

x<8/4

x<2

so no, three is not a solution

Explanation:

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