Solve 5(x + 3) < 60

Firstly multiply out the brackets. This would equal 5x + 15 < 60. Now move all the x terms onto one side and all the constants on to the other side. You can do this be doing minus 15 to both sides. 5x < 45. Then, divide by 5, x<9. This is the answer.

AS
Answered by Aadya S. Maths tutor

3816 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Using the quadratic formula find the solutions for x^2+x-6


At the supermarket, Ben buys 5 apples and 3 pears, at a total cost of £3.70. Jenny buys 6 apples and 6 pears, costing £5.40. Construct two simultaneous equations to work out the price, in pence, of apples and pears.


Solve the equation ((2x+3)/(x-4))-((2x-8)/(2x+1)) = 1 to 2 decimal places.


How to solve the maths GCSE question about Hannah's sweets that went viral


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning