Solve and graph the solution of  2x – 6 < 2.

Add “6” to both sides, i.e. 2x − 6 + 6 < 2 + 6 ⇒ 2x < 8

Now divide both sides by 2, i.e. (2x / 2) < (8 / 2)

x < 4

[Open circle at 4, since x cannot be equal to 4, and an arrow to the left because we want values less than 4]