Question

How do you solve `5x<6x+2`?

Answer 1

`x> -2`

Explanation:

Subtract `6x` from both sides

`5xcolor(red)(-6x)<6xcolor(red)(-6x)+2`

`-x<2`

Multiply both sides by `-1` (when you multiply or divide by a negative number you must flip the inequality sign)

`-x*-1color(blue)>2*-1`

`x> -2`