Hey there!
“x – 3 < 2”
Let’s change your current question into a(n) equation to make it EASIER to solve (this is for temporary purposes ONLY)
• Temporary question
x – 3 = 2
• First: ADD BOTH SIDES by 3
x – 3 + 3 = 2 + 3
• CANCEL: –3 + 3 because that gives you 0
• KEEP: 2 + 3 because that helps solve for x
• New temporary question: 2 + 3 = x
2 + 3 = 5
The temporary question answer is: x = 5 ✅
NOW LETS SOLVE FOR YOUR ACTUAL EQUATION (just saying it REQUIRES the SAME steps as the temporary question just a TAD bit differently!)
x – 3 < 2
• FIRST: ADD both SIDES BY 3
x – 3 + 3 < 2 + 3
• CANCEL: –3 + 3 because that gives you 0
• KEEP: 2 + 3 because that helps us compare the answer with x
• New equation: x < 2 + 3
2 + 3 = 5
x < 5
Answer to your given question is: x < 5 ☑️
Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!
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