Answer:
Explanation:
To solve, we need to isolate m:
-2 < 3m - 5 < 7
Add five to each segment:
-2 + 5 < 3m - 5 + 5 < 7 + 5 ⇒ 3 < 3m < 12
Divide each segment by 3:
3/3 < 3m/3 < 12/3 ⇒ 1 < m < 4
Final answer: 1 < m < 4
When graphing an inequality, an open dot is used for < or >. Since both symbols in the equation are <, the graph has a line with an open dot on 1 and an open dot on 4.