SOLUTION: I am having problem solving this question 5x<16+x I don't know how to tell when it is greater than and less than

Question 186569: I am having problem solving this question
5x<16+x
I don't know how to tell when it is greater than and less than
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given inequality.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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