How do you solve #x-5<0.1#?

2 Answers
Jun 27, 2017

See a solution process below:

Explanation:

Add #color(red)(5)# to each side of the inequality to solve for #x# while keeping the inequality balanced:

#x - 5 + color(red)(5) < 0.1 + color(red)(5)#

#x - 0 < 5.1#

#x < 5.1#

Jun 27, 2017

#x<5.1#

Explanation:

Very easy, just add 5 to both sides to put alp numbers on the right hand side.

#x-5<0.1#
#x<0.1+5#
#x<5.1#