Question

What is 5x + 12 < 2 ?

Answer 1

x < - 2

Explanation:

5x + 12 < 2 ( subtract 12 from both sides )

5x < - 10 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x < - 2

Answer 2

x < -2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify.

5x + 12 < 2

Step 2: Solve for x

1. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 12 on both sides: 5x < -10
2. [Division Property of Equality] Divide 5 on both sides: x < -2