x-6<x/4 solve for x inequality

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To solve the inequality \( x - 6 < \frac{x}{4} \), follow these steps:

  1. Eliminate the fraction by multiplying both sides of the inequality by 4 (the denominator):

    \[ 4(x - 6) < x \]

    This simplifies to:

    \[ 4x - 24 < x \]

  2. Rearrange the inequality by subtracting \( x \) from both sides:

    \[ 4x - x - 24 < 0 \]

    Which simplifies to:

    \[ 3x - 24 < 0 \]

  3. Add 24 to both sides of the inequality:

    \[ 3x < 24 \]

  4. Divide both sides by 3:

    \[ x < 8 \]

Thus, the solution to the inequality \( x - 6 < \frac{x}{4} \) is:

\[ \boxed{x < 8} \]