Which is a correct first step in solving 5 – 2x < 8x – 3? A. 5 < 6x – 3 B. 3x < 8x – 3 C. 5 < 10x – 3 D. 2

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Which is a correct first step in solving 5 – 2x < 8x – 3?

A. 5 < 6x – 3
B. 3x < 8x – 3
C. 5 < 10x – 3
D. 2 – 2x < 8x

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Aleung answered Mar 6, 2019

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Answer:

Explanation:

I would add 2x to both sides of the inequality:-

5 - 2x + 2x < 8x + 2x - 3

5 < 10x - 3

Chrispanda answered Mar 12, 2019

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