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2x+2<14 ? Please answer

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2x+2<14?


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When solving an equation/inequality, We need to make sure that all numbers are on one side, And all variables are on the other.

Since we have numbers on both sides, we need to move them to one side (usually the right-hand side, RHS)

So, let's start ~

Subtracting 2 on both sides:-


\sf{2x < 12}

Now, Dividing by 2 on both sides:-


\sf{x < 6}

So numbers less than 6 will make this inequality true.

Verifying:-

It's always a good idea to make sure our solution's correct.

In order to check whether or not our solution's correct, we need to plug it into our original inequality.

Let's take any number less than 6; Let's take 5:-


\sf{2(5) < 14}

Simplifying,


\sf{10 < 14}

Is 10 less than 14? Yes. Henceforth, Our solution's correct.

Good luck with your studies.
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