Question

in the inequality 2/3x < 2/5 does 1/6 make the value of x make the inequality true please help i really need help.

Answer 1

Yes, True

Explanation:

2/3x < 2/5

First, plug-in for x

2/3 x 1/6 = 2/18 = 1/9

1/9 is smaller than 2/5

1/9 < 2/5

This means the inequality is still true

Answer 2

2/3 x 1/6 = 1/9

1/9 = 5/45

2/5 = 18/45

5/45 < 18/45

This would be true.

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