Question

5x<12 solve and write the improper fraction as a mixed number

Answer 1

To solve the inequality \(5x < 12\), follow these steps:

1. **Divide both sides by 5**:
\[
x < \frac{12}{5}
\]

2. **Convert the improper fraction \(\frac{12}{5}\) to a mixed number**:
- Divide 12 by 5, which equals 2 with a remainder of 2.
- So, \( \frac{12}{5} = 2 \frac{2}{5} \).

Thus, the solution is:
\[
x < 2 \frac{2}{5}
\]