Question

Solve 3(x - 2) < 18.
What is x?

Answer 1

X<8

Explanation:

Distribute the 3 to get 3x-6<18. Then add the 6 to 18 leaving 3x<24. Then divide 24 by 3 to leave x by itself. x<8

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Answer 2

x < 8

Explanation:

First you divide 18 by 3, which gives you 6.

x − 2 < 6

Then, you add 2 to 6, which gives you 8, which leaves you with :

x < 8

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