How do you solve 5 x

nileteenice

nileteenice

Answered question

2022-05-26

How do you solve 5 x < 4 ?

Answer & Explanation

Pedro Hurley

Pedro Hurley

Beginner2022-05-27Added 9 answers

Step 1
In the end, when solving any inequality or equation, the goal is to isolate the variable.
So, when isolating a variable, you have to perform the opposite math function.
In this inequality, 5 is being multiplied by x
The opposite function of multiplication is division
So, to isolate x, divide both sides of the inequality by 5
x < - 4 5

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