Question

Solve the inequality 6x+1<5x−8
.(1 point)
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Answer 1

To solve the inequality \( 6x + 1 < 5x - 8 \), first, we need to isolate \( x \). Here are the steps:

1. Subtract \( 5x \) from both sides:

\[
6x - 5x + 1 < -8
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
x + 1 < -8
\]

2. Next, subtract \( 1 \) from both sides:

\[
x < -8 - 1
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
x < -9
\]

So the solution to the inequality is:

\[
\boxed{x < -9}
\]