Question

Solve 2x − 3 < 5

Answer 1

start by adding 3 to both sides

2x - 3 + 3 = ?

Answer 2

so after you add 3 too both sides it should be 5x=8?

Answer 3

not quite.

2x + 3 - 3 = ?

Answer 4

hint:

start with 2x
add 3
take away 3

what's left?

Answer 5

2x-3 < 5
2x-3+3 < 5+3
2x < 8
2x/2 < 8/2
x < 4

Answer 6

just use a calculator