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solve each linear inequality and graph the solution set on a number line. $2 x+5<17$

   solve each linear inequality and graph the solution set on a number line.
$2 x+5<17$
Introductory & Intermediate Algebra for College Students
Introductory & Intermediate Algebra for College Students
Robert F. Blitzer 4th Edition
Chapter 9, Problem 2 ↓
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00:01 To solve this inequality, we have to subtract 5 on both sides.
00:05 We subtract by 5 because we want to get 2x by itself, and there's a plus 5 here.
00:10 So we have to do the opposite and subtract 5.
00:13 Because we subtract 5 on this side, i have to subtract 5 on the other side as well.
00:18 When i subtract by 5 on the left side, the 5s cancel, and i just have 2x left, and on the other side, i have 17 minus 5, which is 12.
00:28 I bring the less than symbol down...
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