Question

Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided. 2x < 6

Answer 1

x can take any value less than 3.

Explanation:

This is an inequality.

`2x < 6`

Lets solve the inequality for x

`x < 3`

This means x can take any value less than 3.

We can show this by using a number line.

Notice how number 3 is not fully shaded, this means x cannot be 3. And all the numbers less than 3 to infinity is shaded, meaning x can take any value in that range.