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Helpppp 2x-1>5 and 3x-5<19

Helpppp 2x-1>5 and 3x-5<19-example-1
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Answer:

3 < x < 8

Explanation:

Solve each part separately

2x - 1 > 5 ( add 1 to both sides )

2x > 6 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x > 3 , that is

3 < x

and

3x - 5 < 19 ( add 5 to both sides )

3x < 24 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x < 8

Then putting the two together

3 < x < 8

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