how to solve and check linear inequalities

Question

slove this 5-25x<5(4x+2).

Answer 1

The inequality is .

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Check :

If  ,

then the inequality is

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So,the above statement is true.

Comments

Check your answer:

-45x < 5
Divide each side by negative 45 and do not forget to change the inequality symbol.

x > -5/45
x > -1/9