Question

Solve the inequality 5x < 16 + x.

a.x <
b.x >
c.x < 4
d.x > 4

Answer 1

C. x < 4

Explanation:

5x < 16 + x

First, get the variable on one side and the constant on the other.

5x - x < 16 + x - x

This will result in: 4x < 16

Finally, multiply both sides by 1/4,

which will equal 1 < 4, which should be written as x < 4

Answer 2

Subtract x from both sides:

`4x < 16`

Divide both sides by 4:

`x < 4`

So, the answer is c