Question

Solve the inequality 3x - 5 < 4.

x < 3

x > 3

x < 1/3

x > 1/3

Answer 1

x<3

Explanation:

Answer 2

x < 3

Explanation:

Since 3x - 5 < 4 then we can transpose the inequality to make x the subject of the equation:

If 3x - 5 < 4

⇒ 3x < 4 + 5

⇒ x < 9 ÷ 3

⇒ x < 3