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What is the solution set of the inequality 5x-9<21

User Mahesmohan
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Answer:

x < 6

Explanation:

5x < 21 +9

5x < 30

x < 30/5

x < 6

so the value of x is 5,4,3,2,1, 0, -1, ....

User Pdjota
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Answer: x<6

Explanation:

For this problem, we approach it as if it had an equal sign instead of an inequality.

5x-9<21 [add 9 on both sides]

5x<30 [divide 5 on both sides]

x<6

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