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3\left(x+1\right)+16<24-2\left(x+1\right)
Multiply both sides of the equation by 8, the least common multiple of 8,4. Since 8 is positive, the inequality direction remains the same.
3x+3+16<24-2\left(x+1\right)
Use the distributive property to multiply 3 by x+1.
3x+19<24-2\left(x+1\right)
Add 3 and 16 to get 19.
3x+19<24-2x-2
Use the distributive property to multiply -2 by x+1.
3x+19<22-2x
Subtract 2 from 24 to get 22.
3x+19+2x<22
Add 2x to both sides.
5x+19<22
Combine 3x and 2x to get 5x.
5x<22-19
Subtract 19 from both sides.
5x<3
Subtract 19 from 22 to get 3.
x<\frac{3}{5}
Divide both sides by 5. Since 5 is positive, the inequality direction remains the same.