Question

1. Solve x/5-3<5

A. x<2/5
B. x<10
C. x<40

Answer 1

x/5-3<5

add 3 to each side

x/5 < 8

multiply each side by 5

x<40

Choice C

Answer 2

Add 3 to both sides of the equation
x/5-3+3<5+3
Solve
x/5<8
Now multiply both sides by 5
x<40
The answer is C