Question

(x - 5) / 6 < 2

and please explain.

Answer 1

(x-5)/6<2
multiply both sides by 6
x-5<12
add 5 to both sides
x<17

x is any number less than 17

Answer 2

(x-5)/6<2

multiply both sides by 6

x-5<12

add 5 to both sides

x<17

x is any number less than 17