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Solve the following inequality

2x + 1 < 5

User Jabalsad
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Answer:

x < 2

Explanation:

2x+1<5

subtract 1 from 1 and 5

2x<4

Now divide by 2

x<2

User Frank Shearar
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Answer:

x <2

Explanation:

2x + 1 < 5

Subtract 1 from each side

2x + 1-1 < 5-1

2x< 4

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 <4/2

x <2

User Guillaume Perrot
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