X + 3 < -2 To do this you will have to subtract 3 from both sides. x + 3 - 3 < -2 - 3 the left side stays with the x alone. To do the -2 - 3, you will have to convert it into -2 + (-3). Which when you simplify it you will get -5. Now we know that x < -5. In word form it will be a number is less than -5. so that means that any number that is LESS than -5 will satisfy the inequality. Here are some number that satisfy it: -6, -7, -8, -9, -10, -189, -874322 ANY NUMBER THAT GOES BEFORE THE NUMBER -5 WILL BE YOUR ANSWER