Finite Math Examples

$x > 5 y$

Step 1

Rewrite so $y$ is on the left side of the inequality.

$5 y < x$

Step 2

Divide each term in $5 y < x$ by $5$ and simplify.

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Step 2.1

Divide each term in $5 y < x$ by $5$ .

$\frac{5 y}{5} < \frac{x}{5}$

Step 2.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $5$ .

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Step 2.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{5 y}{5} < \frac{x}{5}$

Step 2.2.1.2

Divide $y$ by $1$ .

$y < \frac{x}{5}$