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20 March, 09:56

Two-fifths of one less than a number is less than three-fifths of one more than that number. What numbers are in the solution set

of this problem?

x<-5

x>-5

x>-1

x<-l

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  1. 20 March, 11:50
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    x > - 5

    Step-by-step explanation:

    2/5 (x - 1) < 3/5 (x + 1)

    Multiply both sides by 5:

    2 (x - 1) < 3 (x + 1)

    Distribute:

    2x - 2 < 3x + 3

    Subtract 2x and 3 from both sides:

    -5 < x

    Therefore, x > - 5.
  2. 20 March, 12:28
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    x > - 5.
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