Question 148854


{{{5(2x-7)<-8}}} Start with the given inequality.



{{{10x-35<-8}}} Distribute.



{{{10x<-8+35}}} Add {{{35}}} to both sides.



{{{10x<27}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x<(27)/(10)}}} Divide both sides by {{{10}}} to isolate {{{x}}}. 



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x<27/10}}} 



Which approximates to {{{x<2.7}}}