What is the solution to the compound inequality 2 < 3x - 1 < 5

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1 answer:

erica [24]2 years ago

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Answer:

1 < x < 2

Step-by-step explanation:

2 < 3x - 1 < 5

Add 1 to each side

2+1 < 3x - 1+1 < 5+1

3 < 3x < 6

Divide all sides by 3

3/3 < 3x/3 < 6/3

1 < x < 2

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