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How do you solve this as a solution 9(2 + 3x) < 72

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Answer:

x <2

Explanation:

9(2 + 3x) < 72

Divide each side by 9

9/9 *(2 + 3x) < 72/9

2+3x < 8

Subtract 2 from each side

2+3x-2 < 8-2

3x<6

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 <6/3

x <2

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