Pre-Algebra Examples

$x + \frac{1}{4} < \frac{5}{4}$

Step 1

Subtract $\frac{1}{4}$ from both sides of the inequality.

$x < \frac{5}{4} - \frac{1}{4}$

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$x < \frac{5 - 1}{4}$

Step 3

Subtract $1$ from $5$ .

$x < \frac{4}{4}$

Step 4

Divide $4$ by $4$ .

$x < 1$

Step 5

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Inequality Form:

$x < 1$

Interval Notation:

$(- \infty, 1)$