Question

Five times a number decreased by 8 is less than 37. Write an algebraic inequality to represent this situation. Then solve algebraically & graph.

Answer 1

5x - 8 < 37 and x < 9

Explanation:

again, sorry if it's wrong.

5x - 8 < 37

+8 +8

5x < 45

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5 5

x < 9