Question

Which represents the solution set of 5(x+5) < 85?
X<12
x>12
x<16
x>16

Answer 1

Answer:

x<12

Step-by-step explanation:

Divide both sides by 5

5(x+5) < 85

   5         5      

then simply

Answer 2

Answer:

x < 12

Step-by-step explanation:

$5(x+5)<85\\\\5 * x = 5x\\\\5 * 5 = 25\\\\5x+25<85\\\\5x+25-25<85-25\\\\5x<60\\\\\frac{5x}{5}<\frac{60}{5}\\ \boxed{x<12}$