5x/9<8

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To solve the inequality 5x/9 < 8, we need to isolate x on one side of the inequality sign.

Multiplying both sides of the inequality by 9 (since the denominator is 9) gives:

(5x/9) * 9 < 8 * 9

This simplifies to:

5x < 72

Now, divide both sides of the inequality by 5 to solve for x:

(5x)/5 < 72/5

This simplifies to:

x < 14.4

Therefore, the solution to the inequality 5x/9 < 8 is x < 14.4