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One less than five times a number is fewer
than twenty-four.

User Ryan Gray
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7 votes

Answer:

any number under 5

Explanation:

5(5) -1 =24

so anything under that would equal fewer than 24

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User Tyro Hunter
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Answer:

x < 5

Explanation:


5x - 1 < 24\\5x < 25\\x < 5

User Dweiss
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