Solve the inequality -2 <3x -5 < 7. Graph the solution set.

Answer 1

-2 <3x -5 < 7 now add 5 to each component
3 < 3x < 12 divide by 3
1 < x < 4

so x lies between 1 and 4

on a number line, make open circles at 1 and 4, draw a solid line between these two circles.