Question

Solve this equation 2n-9<25

Answer 1

n < 17

Explanation:

Move the constant to the right -hand side and change its sign

2n<25+9

Then add the numbers

2n < 34

Divide both sides of the inequality by 2

so that would be n<17

Answer 2

n < 17

Explanation:

2n-9<25

Add 9 to each side

2n-9+9<25+9

2n < 34

Divide each side by 2

2n/2 < 34/2

n < 17