what is the solution to 2x - 8 < 12?\no x < 2\no x < 8\no x < 10\no x < 40

Explanation:

Step1: Add 8 to both sides

$2x - 8+8<12 + 8$ $2x<20$

Step2: Divide both sides by 2

$\frac{2x}{2}<\frac{20}{2}$ $x < 10$

Answer:

$x < 10$ (corresponds to the third option)