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What is the answer to this equation 5r+2<17

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Answer:

r < 3

Explanation:

Step 1: Write out inequality

5r + 2 < 17

Step 2: Subtract 2 on both sides

5r + 2 - 2 < 17 - 2

5r < 15

Step 3: Divide both sides by 5

5r/5 < 15/5

r < 3

In this case, r has to be smaller than 3. So anything like -2, -15, or even -12413573875942 works as r, as long as it's smaller than 3.

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