Solve for x 7<x+5<11

$7 < x + 5 < 11$

Step 1

Subtract $5$ from each section of the inequality because it does not contain the variable we are trying to solve for.

$7 - 5 < x < 11 - 5$

Step 2

Subtract $5$ from $7$ .

$2 < x < 11 - 5$

Step 3

Subtract $5$ from $11$ .

$2 < x < 6$

Step 4

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Inequality Form:

$2 < x < 6$

Interval Notation:

$(2, 6)$

Step 5