2(3x+x)<4

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given the inequality:

2(3x +2x) < 4

Solution:

Distribute 2 to the values inside the parenthesis.

=2(3x +2x) < 4

=6x +4x < 4

= 10x < 4

Divide 10 on both sides of the equation in order to get the inequality.

= x < 4/10 or x < 2/5

Read as, x is less than 2/5.