Question

Solve.
2x + 4 < 5x + 3

Answer 1

1/3 <x

Explanation:

2x + 4 < 5x + 3

Subtract 2x from each side

2x-2x + 4 < 5x-2x + 3

4 < 3x+3

Subtract 3 from each side

4-3 <3x-3+3

1 <3x

Divide each side by 3

1/3 <3x/3

1/3 <x