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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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x%3C16%2Bx Start with the given inequality.


5x-x%3C16 Subtract x from both sides.


4x%3C16 Combine like terms on the left side.


x%3C%2816%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


x%3C4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x%3C4