SOLUTION: I need help with this innequality: 1/5 (one fifth)x + 1/2 (one half) is

SOLUTION: I need help with this innequality: 1/5 (one fifth)x + 1/2 (one half) is > 4/5 (four fifths)

Question 106727: I need help with this innequality: 1/5 (one fifth)x + 1/2 (one half) is > 4/5 (four fifths)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given inequality

Multiply both sides by the LCM of 10. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)

Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side

Subtract 5 from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x

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