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Solve the inequality 5x < 16 + x.

a.x <
b.x >
c.x < 4
d.x > 4

User Naser
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Answer:

C. x < 4

Explanation:

5x < 16 + x

First, get the variable on one side and the constant on the other.

5x - x < 16 + x - x

This will result in: 4x < 16

Finally, multiply both sides by 1/4,

which will equal 1 < 4, which should be written as x < 4

User Jorge Candeias
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Subtract x from both sides:


4x < 16

Divide both sides by 4:


x < 4

So, the answer is c

User Krn
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