Question

Write an equation or inequality to represent the relationship "the

product of a number and -5 is less than 30". Then solve.
a. Equation:
b. Answer:

Answer 1

The equation or inequality is -5x < 30. The solution is x > -6.

Step-by-step explanation:

To represent the relationship 'the product of a number and -5 is less than 30' as an equation or inequality, we can use:

-5x < 30

To solve this inequality, divide both sides by -5. Remember that when you divide or multiply both sides of an inequality by a negative number, the inequality sign flips. So the solution is:

x > -6