Solve 5x + 12.5 < 23.1. write the rational number in your answer in decimal form to hundredths place. Make sure to write your inquailty so that x comes first.

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Answer 1

To solve the inequality 5x + 12.5 < 23.1, we need to isolate x on one side of the inequality.

Subtract 12.5 from both sides of the inequality:
5x + 12.5 - 12.5 < 23.1 - 12.5
5x < 10.6

Next, divide both sides of the inequality by 5:
(5x)/5 < 10.6/5
x < 2.12

The solution to the inequality is x < 2.12. In decimal form to the hundredths place, x is less than 2.12.