Solve the equation -2x+1=3, and the inequality -2x+1<3. What are the similarities and differences that you encounter when trying to solve both?

Solve the equation -2x+1=3, and the inequality -2x+1<3. What are the similarities and differences that you encounter when trying to solve both?

Solve the following  three part inequality:  -5<-3x+1<16
(One thing to keep in mind when solving a three part inequality is that whatever you do to one part of the inequality, you do to the other.)