SOLUTION: -5<5x-1<7

Algebra ->  Inequalities -> SOLUTION: -5<5x-1<7      Log On


   

Question 336388: -5<5x-1<7
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-5%3C5x-1%3C7 Start with the given compound inequality.


-5%2B1%3C5x%3C7%2B1 Add 1 to all sides.


-4%3C5x%3C7%2B1 Combine like terms on the left side.


-4%3C5x%3C8 Combine like terms on the right side.


-4%2F5%3Cx%3C8%2F5 Divide all sides by 5.


So our answer is -4%2F5%3Cx%3C8%2F5


If you need more help, email me at jim_thompson5910@hotmail.com

Also, feel free to check out my website.

Jim