Write an inequality and solve the equation.
Answer to Problem 33PPS
Variable: x;
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Six times a number decreased by 8 is less than five times the number plus 21.
Concept Used:
Let the variable be ‘ x’
Now convert the condition given in the question into an inequality.
Six times a number decreased by 8 is less than five times the number plus 21.
Six times a number decreased by 8 =
Five times the number plus 21=
Six times a number decreased by 8 is less than five times the number plus 21.
:
Calculation:
Inequality:
Solve for x :
Solution:
Thus, the required number x is less than 29
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