Answer
$x\lt6$
Work Step by Step
Using the properties of inequalities, the solution to the given inequality, $
2+3x\lt20
,$ is
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
3x\lt20-2
\\\\
3x\lt18
\\\\
x\lt\dfrac{18}{3}
\\\\
x\lt6
.\end{array}
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 2 - Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving - 2.6 Solving Inequalities - 2.6 Exercise Set - Page 135: 69
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