To solve the inequality \( 8x - 5 < -5 \), follow these steps:
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Add \( 5 \) to both sides of the inequality: \[ 8x - 5 + 5 < -5 + 5 \] This simplifies to: \[ 8x < 0 \]
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Next, divide both sides by \( 8 \): \[ x < 0 \]
So the solution to the inequality is: \[ x < 0 \]