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5x-10-2\left(x+1\right)<-6
Use the distributive property to multiply 5 by x-2.
5x-10-2x-2<-6
Use the distributive property to multiply -2 by x+1.
3x-10-2<-6
Combine 5x and -2x to get 3x.
3x-12<-6
Subtract 2 from -10 to get -12.
3x<-6+12
Add 12 to both sides.
3x<6
Add -6 and 12 to get 6.
x<\frac{6}{3}
Divide both sides by 3. Since 3 is positive, the inequality direction remains the same.
x<2
Divide 6 by 3 to get 2.