Math Problem Statement

1+4(-1/2x - 1/3) is less than -5-x

Solution

Let's solve the inequality 1+4(12x13)<5x1 + 4\left(-\frac{1}{2}x - \frac{1}{3}\right) < -5 - x.

Step 1: Distribute the 4

First, distribute the 4 across the terms inside the parentheses: 1+4(12x)+4(13)<5x1 + 4\left(-\frac{1}{2}x\right) + 4\left(-\frac{1}{3}\right) < -5 - x This simplifies to: 12x43<5x1 - 2x - \frac{4}{3} < -5 - x

Step 2: Combine like terms on the left-hand side

Next, combine the constants on the left-hand side: 1432x<5x1 - \frac{4}{3} - 2x < -5 - x 33432x<5x\frac{3}{3} - \frac{4}{3} - 2x < -5 - x 132x<5x-\frac{1}{3} - 2x < -5 - x

Step 3: Add 2x2x to both sides to simplify

Add 2x2x to both sides to isolate the variable xx: 13<5+x-\frac{1}{3} < -5 + x

Step 4: Add 5 to both sides

Finally, add 5 to both sides to further isolate xx: 13+5<x-\frac{1}{3} + 5 < x

Step 5: Simplify

15313<x\frac{15}{3} - \frac{1}{3} < x 143<x\frac{14}{3} < x Or equivalently, x>143x > \frac{14}{3}

Final Answer:

The solution to the inequality is: x>143x > \frac{14}{3}

Do you want details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you solve inequalities with fractions?
  2. What happens when you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number?
  3. Can you explain how to combine like terms in inequalities?
  4. How do you graph the solution x>143x > \frac{14}{3} on a number line?
  5. What is the difference between solving equations and solving inequalities?

Tip: Always remember that when you multiply or divide an inequality by a negative number, you must flip the inequality sign.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inequalities
Linear Equations
Distributive Property
Combining Like Terms

Formulas

Distributive Property: a(b + c) = ab + ac

Theorems

Addition Property of Inequality
Transitive Property of Inequality

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10