Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 3 - Cumulative Review - Page 199: 23

Answer

$(-∞,7)$

Work Step by Step

We are given that $x-2\lt5$. To solve for x, add 2 to both sides. $x\lt7$ Therefore, the inequality will be satisfied for all values of x that are less than 7. In interval notation, the solution is $(-∞,7)$.
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