l 2c+5
Enter Equation or Inequality

Solve the following equation

2c+5<15

Solve for c

2c + 5 < 15

Divide each side by 2

2c
2
=
  
5
2

Group constants

Group our constants 5 and 15.
subtract 5 from both sides

2c + 5 - 5 < 15 - 5

Cancel 5 on the left side:

2c < 10

Divide each side of the inequality by 2

2c
2
<
  
10
2

c < 5

Final Answer


c < 5