solve this problem by writing and solving an inequality. five more than four times a number is less than 25

Answer 1

Let's let "a number" be represented by the variable "x."

The problem states that "five more than four times a number is less than 25." Mathematically, this can be written as:

4x + 5 < 25

Now, let's solve this inequality for x:

4x < 25 - 5
4x < 20

Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x:

x < 20 / 4
x < 5

Therefore, the solution to the inequality is x < 5.