Question

Solve the inequality 2x + 10 < 5x + 1

Answer 1

Solution :

⇢ 2x + 10 < 5x + 1

⇢ 2x < 5x + 1 - 10

⇢ 2x < 5x - 9

⇢ 2x - 5x < - 9

⇢ - 3x < - 9

⇢ 3x < 9

⇢ x < 9/3

⇢ x < 3

Hence, solution is x < 3.