Question

If mm<2=5x-8, find the values of x and y.


x = 16, y = 28


x = 28, y = 16


x = 48, y = 132


x = 132, y = 48

Answer 1

We are given that mm < 2 = 5x - 8.

Since m = x and multiplying on both sides.

x < 2 = 5x - 8

x + 8 < 5x

8 < 4x

2 < x

Therefore, x = 16

So, y = 5(16) - 8
y= 80 - 8
y= 72

Therefore, the values of x and y are x = 16 and y = 72.

The correct answer is x = 16, y = 72.