Question

Solve the following inequality for x.

Enter number as an integer or decimal.

Enter the answer as an inequality (ex: x > # or x < #) NO SPACES.

4x – 5 + x < –10

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Answer 1

x < -1 is the desired inequality answer.

Explanation:

Here, the given system of equation is:

4x - 5 + x < -10

Now,simplifying for the value of x,we get

4x - 5 + x < -10 ⇒ 5x - 5 < -10

= 5x < - 10 + 5

or, 5x < -5

or, x < -5/5 = -1

Hence, x < -1 is the desired inequality answer.