SOLUTION: 2/5a - 4 < 2

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Question 118235: 2/5a - 4 < 2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%282%2F5%29a-4%3C2 Start with the given inequality



%285%29%28%282%2F5%29a-4%29%3C%285%29%282%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 5. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



2a-20%3C10 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



2a%3C10%2B20Add 20 to both sides


2a%3C30 Combine like terms on the right side


a%3C%2830%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate a



a%3C15 Divide

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So our answer is a%3C15