Question

What is the solution to 5/8 X -1/3 < 1 1/3

Answer 1

x< 2 2/3

Explanation:

5/8 X -1/3 < 1 1/3

Add 1/3 to each side

5/8 X -1/3+1/3 < 1 1/3+1/3

5/8x < 1 2/3

Change to an improper fraction

5/8 x < 5/3

Multiply each side by 8/5 to isolate x

8/5 * 5/8x < 5/3 * 8/5

x < 8/3

Changing back to a mixed number

x< 2 2/3