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Solve the following equation. 2x<6

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Answer:

x < 3

Explanation:

Divide both sides by 2.

(2x)/2 < 6/2

x < 3

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An inequality is solved the same way an equation is solved, with one exception. If an operation is performed that changes ordering, then the comparison symbol is reversed. The usual case is multiplication or division by a negative number:

2 > 1

-2 < -1 . . . . both sides multiplied by -1

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