Solve 5x9<8 . Write the improper fraction in your answer as a mixed number. Make sure to write your inequality so that x comes first.

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Answer 1

To solve the inequality \( 5x < 8 \):

1. Divide both sides by 5 to isolate \( x \): \[ x < \frac{8}{5} \]

2. Now, convert the improper fraction \( \frac{8}{5} \) into a mixed number.

   • \( 8 \div 5 = 1 \) with a remainder of \( 3 \).
   • So, \( \frac{8}{5} = 1 \frac{3}{5} \).

Thus, the solution is: \[ x < 1 \frac{3}{5} \]

So the final answer with \( x \) first is: \[ x < 1 \frac{3}{5} \]