Question

2(x+1) <5
3x - 4 <5

Answer 1

1.

$2(x + 1) < 5 \\ 2x + 2 < 5 \\ 2x < 5 - 2 \\ 2x < 3 \\ x < \frac{3}{2}$

2.

$3x - 4 < 5 \\ 3x < 5 + 4 \\ 3x < 9 \\ x < 3$