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If 2x+9<32 then x could be

User Janice
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Answer:

x < 11.5

Explanation:

2x + 9 < 32

(2x + 9) - 9 < 32 - 9

2x < 23

2x/2 < 23/2

x < 11.5

User Zwenn
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Answer:

x < 11 1/2

Explanation:

2x+9<32

Subtract 9 from each side

2x+9-9 < 32-9

2x<23

Divide by 2

2x/2 <23/2

x < 11 1/2

X is any number less than 11 1/2

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