SOLUTION: Write an inequality for the phrase. twenty four lees than 5/8 of a number x

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Question 164724: Write an inequality for the phrase.
twenty four lees than 5/8 of a number x
Answer by gonzo(654) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if you mean that 24 is less than 5/8 of a number, then the equation is:
24 < (5/8)*x
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