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Solve the following inequality 5x+12+3x<36

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Answer:

x<3

Explanation:

5x+12+3x<36

First subtract 12 from both sides.

5x+3x<24

Next combine like terms on the left side (5x and 3x)

8x<24

Next divide 8 from both sides

x<3

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