SOLUTION: I have homework but I do not understand this question. I would truly appreciate your help Solve the inequality 5(2 x + 1) < 10. x < 1/2 x > 1/2 x < 3/2 x > 3/2 Thank you fo

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Question 999379: I have homework but I do not understand this question. I would truly appreciate your help
Solve the inequality 5(2 x + 1) < 10.
x < 1/2
x > 1/2
x < 3/2
x > 3/2
Thank you for your help :)
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Okay, from
5(2 x + 1) < 10
we wish to isolate the x.
To do that, let's divide both sides by 5 first and get
2x + 1 < 2
Now subtract one...
2x < 1
Now divide by two...
x < 1/2
Choice A.