x+2 1/2 < 8

Answer 1

To solve the inequality x + 2 1/2 < 8, we need to isolate the variable x.

First, let's subtract 2 1/2 from both sides:

x + 2 1/2 - 2 1/2 < 8 - 2 1/2
x < 5 1/2

Therefore, the solution to the inequality x + 2 1/2 < 8 is x < 5 1/2.