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How do you solve this? 3w+2<2w+5

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3w + 2 < 2w + 5

First, subtract 2 from both sides. / Your problem should look like:
3w \ \textless \ 2w + 5 - 2
Second, simplify. / Your problem should look like:
3w \ \textless \ 2w + 3
Third, subtract 2w from both sides. / Your problem should look like:
3w - 2w \ \textless \ 3
Fourth, subtract 3w - 2w to get w. / Your problem should look like:
w \ \textless \ 3

Answer: w < 3

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