Chapter A.9, Problem 39AYU

To determine

To fill: If $x < 5$ then $x - 5 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 0$.

Answer to Problem 39AYU

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Explanation of Solution

$x < 5$

$x - 5 < 5 - 5$   -----(Subtract 5 on both sides)

$x - 5 < 0$