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Solve the following inequality then place the correct answer in the box provided 8x-1<15

User Jinok
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Answer:


\huge\boxed{x<2}

Explanation:

This inequality can be solved similarly to any equation. Simply add 1 to both sides of the equation:

8x - 1 + 1 < 15 + 1

8x < 16

Then divide both sides by 2:

8x / 8 < 16 / 8

x < 2

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