Solve. 5 < x – 2 < 11
(1 point)
Responses
5 < x < 11
5 < x < 11
7 < x < 13
7 < x < 13
7 < x < 11
7 < x < 11
5 < x < 16
5 < x < 16
7 < x < 13
To solve the inequality 5 < x - 2 < 11, we need to first isolate the variable x.
Starting with the given inequality:
5 < x - 2 < 11
Let's add 2 to all sides of the inequality:
5 + 2 < x - 2 + 2 < 11 + 2
7 < x < 13
Therefore, the solution to the inequality is 7 < x < 13.