Question

Which of the following is not a solution for the inequality 3x +2 < 12?x = 3.5x = 3x = 2.5x = 2

Answer 1

Given:

The inequality is 3x + 2 < 12.

Required:

Solve the inequality.

Step-by-step explanation:

We will solve as:

`\begin{gathered} 3x+2<12 \\ \text{ Subtract 2 from both sides} \\ 3x+2-2<12-2 \\ 3x<10 \\ \text{ Divide both sides by 3} \\ (3x)/(3)<(10)/(3) \\ x<(10)/(3) \end{gathered}`

Answer:

Answers is x < 3.333