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Is x = 5 a solution of the inequality x - 3<2 ? Explain​

User Laya
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

Plug in 5 for x

5 - 3<2

2<2

this is not true it should be equal to 2.

User Iqstatic
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Answer:

Not a solution

Explanation:

Plug in x = 5 in the equality,

x - 3 = 5 - 3 = 2 not < 2

So, x = 5 is not a solution

User LgFranco
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