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Solve for x please 2x + 5<7

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Answer:

x < 1

Explanation:

First, subtract 5 from both sides of this inequality, obtaining:

2x < 2

Next, divide both sides by 2, obtaining:

x < 1

User Simeon Cheeseman
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2x + 5 > 7
2x > 7 - 5
2x > 2
x > 2/2
x > 1
User Ctietze
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