SOLUTION: x+1/5 < x-9/2 how do i work it out ?

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Question 117366: x+1/5 < x-9/2 how do i work it out ?
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 2 from both sides


Subtract 10x from both sides


Combine like terms on the left side


Combine like terms on the right side


Simplify

Since this inequality is never true for any x value, this means there are no solutions.

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