Question

How do you solve `(x-4)/(x+5)<0`?

Answer 1

`x<4`

Explanation:

In order to solve this inequality, you have to isolate `x` on one side of it.

`(x-4)/(x+5) <0`

First, we multiply both sides by `x+5` to remove the fraction

`x-4<0`

Then add four to both sides to isolate `x`

`x<4`