3. \( x+5<2 \)

To solve the inequality \( x + 5 < 2 \), you need to isolate \( x \). Start by subtracting 5 from both sides, giving you \( x < 2 - 5 \) or \( x < -3 \). This tells you that any number less than -3 will satisfy the inequality. In a real-world context, imagine you're budgeting. If you know you can only spend less than $2 but accidentally included $5 in your spending, you'd need to track your expenses carefully to ensure you don’t go over that limit, meaning you must keep your actual spending at a maximum of $-3 (think of it as needing to be in the negative to avoid overspending)!