Question

solve the following inequality

2x + 1 < 5

Answer 1

Answer:

x <2

Step-by-step explanation:

2x + 1 < 5

Subtract 1 from each side

2x + 1-1 < 5-1

2x< 4

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 <4/2

x <2

Answer 2

Answer:

x < 2

Step-by-step explanation:

2x+1<5

subtract 1 from 1 and 5

2x<4

Now divide by 2

x<2