SOLUTION: If 5 times an integer is decreased by 17, the result is less than 63. Find the integer.

Question 1075546: If 5 times an integer is decreased by 17, the result is less than 63. Find the integer.

Found 2 solutions by Lightning_Fast, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Lightning_Fast(78) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Integer is denoted by "n"
5n-17 < 63
Solve from there
Remember that multiplying by a negative switches the less than sign
Answer by josgarithmetic(39628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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