Which is a correct first step in solving 5 – 2x < 8x – 3? 5 < 6x – 3 3x < 8x – 3 5 < 10x – 3 2

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Which is a correct first step in solving 5 – 2x < 8x – 3?

5 < 6x – 3
3x < 8x – 3
5 < 10x – 3
2 – 2x < 8

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Answer:

5 < 10x - 3

Explanation:

5 - 2x < 8x - 3

Add '2x' to both the sides

5 - 2x + 2x < 8x + 2x - 3

5 < 10x - 3

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