Math, Algebra question?

Question

Is -5(x-1)<10 the same as writing -5(x-1)=10?

If no, how do you solve it and what are the steps?

Answer 1

No because when you -5(x-1)&lt;10 you&#039;re saying what ever X is and the result equation of the equation will be lower then 10.

But when you say -5(x-1)=10 it mean the what ever X is the result is going to be 10  

Answer 2

It&#039;s not the same, but it&#039;s pretty close.

With inequalities, when you multiply or divide both sides of the equation by a -negative- number, you have to change the direction of the inequality sign.

That&#039;s about the only difference.

So.

-5(x-1) &lt; 10     : Divide both sides by negative 5.

(x-1) &gt; -2        : Notice how the sign flipped. Add one to each side.

x &gt; -2 +1

x&gt; -1

There ya go!

Answer 3

no with inequalitties there is a little differnce

-5(x-1)&lt;10

dividing by -5 both sides u have to change the inequality sign  to keep a  true statement

x-1&gt; -2

x &gt; -2+1

x&gt; -1

Answer 4

No, the &quot;&lt;&quot; sign means that -5(x-1) &quot;is less than&quot; 10. Solving an inequality refers to putting into terms of x&lt; some quantity. In this case it resolves to being x&gt;-1. Meaning that that the statement is true when x &quot;is greater than&quot; -1.