Two-fifths of one less than a number is less than three-fifths of one more than that number. What numbers are in the solution set

of this problem?

x<-5

x>-5

x>-1

x<-l

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Mathematics

Meaghan

30 May, 15:17

Two-fifths of one less than a number is less than three-fifths of one more than that number. What numbers are in the solution set

of this problem?

x<-5

x>-5

x>-1

x<-l

+1

Answers (2)

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Steve Cherry · Answer 1

x > - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

2/5 (x - 1) < 3/5 (x + 1)

Multiply both sides by 5:

2 (x - 1) < 3 (x + 1)

Distribute:

2x - 2 < 3x + 3

Subtract 2x and 3 from both sides:

-5 < x

Therefore, x > - 5.

Two-fifths of one less than a number is less than three-fifths of one more than that number. What numbers are in the solution setof this problem?x<-5x>-5x>-1x<-l

Two-fifths of one less than a number is less than three-fifths of one more than that number. What numbers are in the solution set

of this problem?

x<-5

x>-5

x>-1

x<-l