Question

Which represents the solution set of 5(x+5)<85?

Answer 1

The answer is: x<12

Steps by steps

5(x+5)<85

Divide each term by 5 and simplify.

5(x+5)÷5<85÷5

Reduce the expression by cancelling the common factors.

x+5<85÷5

Divide 85 by 5.

x+5<17

Move all terms NOT containing "x" to the right side of the inequality.

Subtract 5 from both sides of the inequality.

x<-5+17

Add -5 and 17.

=x<12