Solve 5>2x+3

$$5 > 2x + 3$$

Solve for x

$$x<1$$

Solution Steps

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side. This changes the sign direction.

$$2x+3<5$$

Subtract 3 from both sides.

$$2x<5-3$$

Subtract 3 from 5 to get 2.

$$2x<2$$

Divide both sides by 2. Since 2 is positive, the inequality direction remains the same.

$$x<\frac{2}{2}$$

Divide 2 by 2 to get 1.

$$x<1$$