How do you solve #2( x + 4) < 10#?

1 Answer
Nov 6, 2016

#x < 1#

Explanation:

The first step is to distribute the bracket.

#rArr2x+8 < 10#

subtract 8 from both sides.

#2xcancel(+8)cancel(-8) < 10-8#

#rArr2x < 2#

To solve for x, divide both sides by 2.

#(cancel(2) x)/cancel(2) < 2/2#

#rArrx < 1" is the solution"#